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Why A Short Stay In A Nursing Home For Rehab After Surgery Is A Good Idea
John Wilson
If you need to have major surgery, such as a hip replacement, it's sometimes best to recover in a skilled nursing facility rather than at home. Hospitals won't keep you longer than necessary, and if you need medical care or physical therapy, it's much more convenient if you're in a facility where help is available. Here's why staying in a nursing home for short-term rehabilitation is a good idea.
All Therapies Are Available
Any type of therapy you need during your recovery is available. If you need a physical therapist, speech therapist, or occupational therapist, you can undergo treatments in the facility rather than having to drive to another location. This makes complying with your treatments easier since you may need to have therapy every day during your recovery. You could recover faster and have fewer complications when you have professionals in the same building supervising you and responding to problems if they arise.
Meals Are Prepared For You
If you live alone, then the benefit of having your meals prepared at the facility is worth it since you might not be able to move around very well while you recover. This ensures you get enough calories and nutrition so your body has the energy it needs to repair itself after surgery. Your intake is monitored to make sure you have adequate fluid intake as well because dehydration leads to problems that interfere with your body's ability to heal and get well.
Daily Care Is Provided
Depending on the type of surgery you have, you might have difficulty taking care of your daily needs by yourself. There is always staff available to help with dressing, bathing, and any other daily care you need. This can eliminate a lot of frustration and make the initial days of your recovery much easier on you.
Skilled Nursing Care Is Available
If you have a wound that needs care or if you have another medical condition that requires medication at specific times, then your medical needs will continue on schedule with nurses on staff. If you recover at home, you might not keep up with your medical needs due to pain or forgetfulness from pain medication. Nurses help with your routine medical needs as well as those that result from the surgery so you stay healthy and heal as quickly as possible.
Recovering in a nursing home from surgery is usually a short-term arrangement. Skilled nursing homes have areas set aside for rehab patients who are there temporarily, so it's a little different from conditions for people living in a nursing home all the time. The focus is on recovery so you can go back home as soon as possible.
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