Expert In-Home Care and Support Services for Patients After Joint Replacement or other Orthopedic Surgery

Joint replacement orthopedic surgery is required when there is a damaged joint. The most common replacements are for hips and knees, but other joints such as ankle, wrist, shoulder and elbow may need replacing as well. Arthritis and wear and tear may lead to the need for joint replacement. It can relieve the pain associated with these deficits. The replacement consists of inserting a prosthetic device where the joint has worn out and the cartilage has been damaged. Non-surgical treatments such as medication and physical therapy are often prescribed before taking the step of a surgical total joint replacement.

With joint replacement surgery such as for the knee or hip, a few days in the hospital is in order. After surgery, the patient is often in need of care. Recovery will be different for each person in terms of the intensity and speed. You will likely be weak and it can be painful and the movement of the patient can be quite restricted. For the elderly, there is often a stay in an intermediate care facility as well before you are able to go home. They receive skilled nursing care and physical therapy before being strong enough for discharge.

Physical therapy, exercise, medication and walking aids may be necessary during this time. The pain should pass in a few months gradually as the body adjusts and the tissues heal. However, the patient usually achieved independence much before that.

It is a good idea to line up in-home care before surgery so that discharge from the hospital and recovery can begin as soon as possible. Aside from taking care of the activities of daily living, a caregiver can ensure that the patient gets healthy meals and enough rest so that healing can take place at a good pace.

Caring for the Patient After Joint Replacement Surgery

In-home care can be essential for the joint replacement patient. Having a caregiver in the home that has knowledge of post surgical and recovery issues can help the patient to get the best possible treatment

More and more orthopedic patients are opting for care in the comfortable surroundings of their home. This is especially the case for the elderly who are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing relief involved with post surgical orthopedic recovery. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat specific orthopedic symptoms and improve the quality of life.

When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.

No matter what level of service you need, we’re available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Sometimes the cost of the services can be covered by private medical insurance or Medicare depending on the physician’s orders. Often long term care insurance will pay for a home health aide when the patient is unable to perform activities of daily living.

Providing In-Home Care and Support After Orthopedic Surgery

When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider in northern New Jersey to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.

We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union, including the towns of Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Ridgewood, Livingston, Verona, Secaucus, Morristown, Berkeley Heights, Cranford and Springfield. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.