Post-Operative Home Care Portage la Prairie, MB

Post-Operative Home Care

What is Post-Operative home care?

Post-Operative care provides patients with support at home as they recover from an operation. It can include assistance with rehabilitation and physiotherapy, help showering or getting dressed, medication reminders, wound care, and coordination of healthcare.

What is covered with our post-operative home care services?

Pre-Operative Preparation

Before your operation, we can assess your home and determine what modifications need to be made to ensure you’re safe and comfortable after you return home.

Nursing Care

Our healthcare aides will assist in your recovery by helping you eat healthy meals, making sure you’re staying hydrated and monitoring you for signs of fever or potential post-operative complications.

Medication Reminders

Let us keep track of medications. We’ll bring you your medications on time to make sure you’re sticking with the right schedule.

Coordinating with Healthcare Providers

Our team will help coordinate all of your care, from rehabilitation appointments to follow-ups with your doctor. By coordinating your care for you, you can focus on resting and healing.

Physiotherapy Assistance

Depending on the type of operation, you may need to do physiotherapy and other rehabilitation exercises. Our healthcare aides can help you complete your therapy and stay on track for better healing.

Assistance with Day-to-Day Activities

As you recover from your operation, you may need assistance with basic activities like showering, getting dressed, getting to the bathroom, and housekeeping. Our health care aides can help with all day-to-day activities.

Why is post operative care so important?

Post-operative care can make a huge difference in successful recovery from surgery. Staying on top of taking medications and doing physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises can have a significant impact on lower recovery times and lead to more positive outcomes in the long run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@homecareevernest.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We provide a range of medical equipment, including mobility aids, hospital beds, oxygen supplies, and more. Our team will work with you to determine the specific equipment needed to meet your needs.

Your doctor will provide you with an at-home recovery plan based on your unique situation and the type of operation, but there are some key factors that aid in successful recovery:

  • Taking any necessary medications as directed
  • Completing physiotherapy or rehabilitation if needed
  • Getting proper rest and reducing any stressors in environment like housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
  • Making modifications to your home as needed, such as adding support bars in the bathroom
  • Not attempting to move about too quickly, especially for surgeries that limit mobility
  • Having support from a caregiver who can assist you with day-to-day activities

Our homecare team are experts in providing thorough, comprehensive post-operative care that starts before you even get your operation done. We take a proactive approach by helping you plan for your post-operative care and ensure your home will be safe and comfortable after you return from the hospital or clinic. Contact us to learn more.

Yes, we offer hospice care services for patients who are facing a life-limiting illness. Our team will provide compassionate care and support for both patients and their families.

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