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

Repeat hospitalizations after surgery may happen for several reasons. The inability to carry out routine tasks after surgery, failure to adhere to post-operative instructions, and improper medication use are all examples of such complications. It is especially dangerous for the elderly and those with chronic illnesses to have to return to the hospital following surgery.

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

Following post-operative instructions to the letter and having support at home during recovery are two critical measures to take to decrease the chance of readmission. On the other hand, not everyone has a support system in place to assist them as they recuperate after surgery. Therefore, it may be helpful to have professional transitional care if your family is too busy or doesn’t reside in the Bay Area.

People in the Bay Area who have had surgery can benefit in many ways from having professional transitional care at home. For starters, it may provide a hand around the home with things like making meals and getting to and from appointments. In addition, having someone check in with patients at home after surgery helps alleviate concerns about not following post-operative instructions, which can lead to fewer readmissions. Lastly, a committed caregiver is on call around the clock to assist with any unexpected needs that may develop throughout the healing process with in-home transitional care.

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.