Transitional Care for Surgery Recovery in the Bay Area and Central Valley

People who have undergone surgery can end up getting readmitted to the hospital due to a number of factors. These include not following post-operative instructions, not taking medications as prescribed, or the inability to perform daily activities after their surgery. Readmission to the hospital after surgery can be risky, particularly for those who are elderly or have chronic health conditions.

Some of the risks associated with readmission include:

• Worsening of existing medical conditions
• Infections due to prolonged hospital stays
• A greater risk of complications from surgery
• Additional financial costs due to doctor visits and hospital stays

Therefore, it is important to take steps to reduce the risk of readmission by following post-operative instructions closely and having help at home during recovery. However, not everyone who undergoes surgery has someone they can rely on to help them during the recovery process. If your family lives outside the Bay Area or have too much on their plate, you may benefit from professional transitional care.

In-home care can help people who have had surgery in a number of ways. Firstly, it can provide a helping hand around the house with tasks such as meal preparation and transportation to follow-up appointments. Additionally, in-home care provides someone to ensure that all post-operative instructions are being followed correctly, which can ultimately reduce the likelihood of readmission due to complications from not following healthcare provider orders. Finally, in-home transitional care can provide support from a dedicated caregiver who is available 24/7 for any emergencies that might arise during recovery.

Many families in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Contra Costa, Alameda, Marin, and Sonoma Counties have counted on J&M Homecare Services for home care for surgery recovery because we put our clients’ needs first. When you choose our transitional care services, we will take your needs, schedule, preferences, and routine into account and create a care plan that will provide the support you need during recovery on your terms. We understand that no two clients will have the exact same needs while recovering from surgery, so we don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to transitional care.

If you are having an outpatient or in-patient hospital procedure or surgery, we can help you with your recovery by:

• Picking you up and bringing you home from the hospital or surgery center
• Picking up any prescribed medication
• Helping you get changed and settled at home
• Making meals
• Assisting with hygiene and personal care
• Helping with any non-medical tasks in your discharge instructions
• Driving you to follow-up appointments
• Calling your doctor if there are any complications or changes in condition

With transitional care from J&M Homecare Services, clients can focus on their recovery while getting a helping hand with everyday tasks. Families can also have total peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in good hands.