Caring for the elderly after surgery at home – Recovery phase or complications?

solution caring for the elderly Proper care: This article helps families understand how to care for elderly people at home after surgery. common risks and when should it be? support staff To ensure a safe recovery.

After a surgery, Many families breathed a sigh of relief.

"Everything will be fine after the surgery."

But in reality, the most important part lies in the days that follow.

This is the crucial stage:

• How quickly or slowly do elderly parents recover?
• Are there any complications?
• Do I need to go back to the hospital?

And unfortunately, many patients are readmitted to the hospital not because of the surgery, but because of... improper post-operative care.

What do elderly people need after surgery?

Unlike younger people, older adults recover more slowly, have weaker immune systems, and are more prone to complications.

After surgery, patients typically:

• weak, difficulty moving
• pain at the incision site
• poor eating habits
• Easily tired, easily exhausted.

Caregiving at this stage is not simply about "having someone to look after you," but about providing ongoing support:

• Support for changing posture
• Avoid prolonged lying down to prevent pressure sores.
• Monitor the surgical wound.
• Early detection of signs of inflammation and infection.
• Eating properly
• Helps the body recover faster.
• Support for movement
• Helps prevent joint stiffness and muscle atrophy.
• Monitor for abnormal signs.
• Fever, increased pain, shortness of breath… all require attention.

All of these things aren't difficult, but they must be done regularly every day.

The risks of improper care.

Many families think that simply being careful is enough. But in reality, even a few small mistakes can lead to:

• Pressure ulcers
• Lying down for a long time without changing position
• Surgical wound infection
• Due to improper hygiene.
• Pneumonia
• Lack of exercise, prolonged lying down.
• Joint destruction
• Do not start exercising too early.
• Re-hospitalization
• This is the most expensive and stressful part.

👉 It's worth noting that the majority of these complications occur at home.

Can the family take care of them themselves?

The answer is: yes, but it's very easy to get exhausted.

The early days:

• Everyone tries their best.
• Everyone wants to take care of themselves.

But after a few days:

• lack of sleep
• work was interrupted.
• Life is turned upside down.

Especially for people who are currently employed, taking care of elderly parents after Surgery is synonymous with:

• take time off work
• loss of income
• impact on work

And here it is when many families I'm starting to feel exhausted.

If you're going through this phase, you don't have to struggle alone.

Many families now choose SAN – senior care appThis allows patients to have additional support during the post-operative period.

Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for personalized advice.

Compare the three practical options.

Hire from an acquaintance/broker.

Fast, slightly cheaper. But no training, no procedures. With elderly people after surgeryThis is a very big risk.

Nursing home / care center

• Costs range from 20 to 60 million VND per month.
• Living with many people
• Not all facilities are accepting new surgical cases.
• Older people are prone to homesickness and feelings of loneliness.

Home care (professional service)

• Patients can stay at home.
• The family can still keep track.
• Having the right support
• More flexible pricing (40k – 70k/hour)

Why do many families choose SAN?

Not because it's the cheapest, but because it's the least stressful.

The SAN girls:

• trained
• background check
• working according to procedures

Besides:

• Hospital care support
• take him to the doctor.
• regular check-ups

👉 Help your children avoid taking time off work while still giving them peace of mind.

SAN also partners at:

• Military Hospital 175
• City International Hospital

The post-surgery period is a critical time that cannot be taken lightly.

Proper care → recovery

Incorrect care → return to the hospital

You can download SAN – an app for caring for the elderly and sick, or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for personalized advice.

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