My name's Marcy. I’m forty-two years old, single, and live alone. I had knee surgery six months ago, and I didn’t plan to have a professional help me after surgery. What a mistake! I made it a total of one day home alone before calling in a home health care professional. I had family and friends who were available to help, and they were great when it came to cooking and cleaning. However, when it came to helping with personal hygiene, caring for my surgery site, and helping me move, I needed more than family and friends. I’m going to share more about my home health care experience. I hope you find what I share to be helpful.
Home Health Care after Surgery
What Home Health Care Services Can You Or A Loved One Receive?
Ngoc Volkers
If you have to receive home health care for any period of time, or if you have a loved one who has to do the same, the costs of the services can be covered mostly by your health insurance or other means. The home health care can be short or long-term, and if you are terminally ill, the care you receive will most often be referred to as hospice care.
When you need to be taken care of in your home for any length of time, including recovering from surgery or an illness, you can get home health care services to assist you. These services are often referred to seniors but can be for people who need health care at home for other reasons as well. Here are some of the services you can receive.
Medical care
Perhaps the most care that you can receive through a home health care specialist is medical care. This is care where a home health care services specialist comes to your home and administers care based on your current medical needs, including needing bandages changed, medications given, and other care. You will receive this care based on your health and future outcome and the medical care will become more or less frequent based on your progress.
Physical care
You may need assistance with bathing and taking care of yourself, including brushing your hair and getting dressed. You may also need help with performing light duties around the home, including preparing and eating meals, keeping the home clean, and other tasks. A home health care specialist is assigned to your case to help you meet daily living needs so you can stay at home, so sometimes this includes light housekeeping and even running errands for you.
Emotional care
It's lonely much of the time being at home but unable to get out of the house or run errands or even go to work. Your home health care services specialist can ensure you get the interaction and emotional care you need to thrive so you feel happy and healthy as you heal or learn to cope with your life. You may even be able to heal faster with the help of a home health care aide, so keep this in mind as you explore this option either for yourself or for someone you love.
You can explore several options before choosing any home health care specialist for your needs. In the end, you can benefit greatly from having this type of specialist care for you.
For more info about home health care, contact a local company.
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