our HOSPITAL STAY & REHABILITATION SUPPORT services
Our caregivers are trained and ready to help our clients have better hospital stays and better experiences at medical appointments. Many times, staying at a hospital or visiting the doctor can feel overwhelming to our clients – they are out of their comfort zone and often, are receiving a lot of important information. But having an in-home caregiver present during those times not only offers an extra set of eyes and ears but provides much-needed companionship and support during a potentially stressful time. Our hospital stay support services do not replace hospital care, but rather, complement those medical services to ensure a more comfortable and stress-free experience.
Our hospital stay support services include:
limiting the risk of READMISSION and improving RECOVERY
Short and long-term stays at hospitals and rehabilitation centers often come with detailed discharge instructions specially designed to help patients heal. It’s crucial to follow these instructions as closely as possible to prevent setbacks or readmission. Our skilled caregivers can help with this transition by being present during the hospital or rehabilitation stay and by supporting our client during discharge. When our caregivers are present during the discharge period, they can hear directly from the doctor what needs to occur and when. Our caregivers can take notes, share this information in our Family Room, and help ensure our clients follow any directions as necessary.
make hospital visits more COMFORTABLE
Our hospital sitting services are available for short and long-term hospital stays and are great for people of all ages. Whether managing injury, chronic illness, or age-related issues, our caregivers can provide much-needed support during hospital stays.
We will not interfere with hospital staff or their medical support, but we will work alongside them to make our clients comfortable and happy during an otherwise stressful situation.
Companionship
Our caregivers work to make hospital stays more positive through engaging conversation, laughter, and companionship. We help our clients pass the time by playing games, helping with stretching or walking, reading, crafting, and more.
Meal Assistance
Whether it’s help eating the food provided by the hospital or stepping out to pick up a meal off hospital premises, our caregivers are here to help with meal needs and requests.
Patient Observation
Having a caregiver along at a hospital stay helps ensure there is always someone present to monitor our clients’ condition. We can help with medication reminders or should someone need immediate attention, our caregivers can request hospital staff immediately.
Help Getting Out of Bed and Walking
Often after surgery or routine treatment in a hospital, a bathroom visits or a walk down the hall requires some assistance. Our trained caregivers can provide much-needed help with dignity and respect.
Hygiene Assistance
Our caregivers can assist with bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing or any other personal hygiene tasks to help our clients navigate their new surroundings in the hospital.
Transition from Hospital to Home
Our caregivers help transport our clients from the hospital to home. They help get our clients settled into their home environment and help them to follow their discharge instructions properly.
our ameriCARE caregivers are ready to provide the help you need.
Our CARE team is ready to help during hospital stays!
If you or a loved one has an upcoming hospital or rehabilitation stay, let us know! We can help you find the right caregiver to meet your needs, schedule, and personality! Use the form below to share more information about your needs or give us a call at (571) 213-7321 to get started on a customized CARE plan.
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