THE definition of convalescence – a gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness or operation.
Convalescence Homes once catered for patients being discharged from hospitals as a stepping stone to their recovery but of course this facility is all but extinct now in UK. Greater numbers of people aged 50-plus are now electing to have replacement joints such as knees, hips, and shoulders, which, of course, entails major surgery in most cases.
THE definition of convalescence – a gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness or operation.
Convalescence Homes once catered for patients being discharged from hospitals as a stepping stone to their recovery but of course this facility is all but extinct now in UK. Greater numbers of people aged 50-plus are now electing to have replacement joints such as knees, hips, and shoulders, which, of course, entails major surgery in most cases. In-patient stay in hospital is always a fairly quick turnaround whether your stay is in a NHS or private hospital albeit you have only just come round from the operation itself.
Clearly, the thought of going home is wonderful and back to your own surroundings. However, there could be limitations initially with mobility and personal care after any major operation together with the normal day-to-day running of your home, especially if you live on your own.
Home Instead Senior Care in East Northants runs a service to provide convalescence care from one hour per day to 24/7 live-in to help with recuperation and, as clients progress back to health, care is re-organised to fit in with that. This is particularly helpful if family live a distance from the client, giving them peace of mind, while giving the client confidence that someone is there to help.
In the early days of returning back home, help is at hand with shopping taken care of, meal preparation can be organised and light housekeeping.
Caregivers are insured to take clients by car to attend hospital check-ups, and shopping trips as part of the recovery process until they are confident to cope by themselves. All in all, good old-fashioned convalescence care in your own home and surroundings.
You have the new joint – Home Instead will help you feel like a new person!
Contact 01933 358708, email or visit the website www.homeinstead.co.uk/eastnorthants