Preparing Yourself to Care for Your Senior After Hip Surgery

By Andy Niska | June 18, 2019 |

If you or a family caregiver for one of the more than 300,000 people throughout the United States who will experience a hip fracture this year, you are likely looking ahead to their recovery after hip surgery. This type of surgery is the most common form of treatment for hip fractures and can make a huge difference in your parent’s functioning as they move forward after their injury. It is important to take the time to prepare yourself to care for your senior after hip surgery at so they can heal as effectively and quickly as possible, and move forward in an enjoyable, safe, and healthy lifestyle.

Some ways you can prepare yourself to care for your senior after hip surgery include:

Make sure you fully understand the needs your senior will have during their recovery after hip surgery. This can help you to better prepare yourself emotionally and evaluate your schedule realistically
Be straightforward and honest about your limitations when it comes to caring for your parent. These limitations can include the amount of time you have to dedicate to your senior’s care, your physical capabilities, and your emotional health and well-being. Acknowledging these limitations ahead of time lets you get ahead of the stress by establishing a care network in advance
Make sure you’re taking care of your own needs. Remember after your senior undergoes a major medical procedure such as surgery, they may be more vulnerable to infection and illness, which means if you become ill, you could risk your senior’s health during recovery. You will also need enough rest and a healthy diet to give yourself the strength and energy to handle your senior’s needs
Seek out support and help. It can be challenging to care for an elderly adult, particularly when they have increased care needs, and having access to support and assistance in the form of a care network, friends and family, and even a professional home care provider can relieve your stress, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure your parent has the care and support they need at all times

Taking on the role of being a family caregiver for your elderly parent doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own. In fact, reaching out for help can be one of the best decisions you make both for your senior and for yourself. Home care is a reliable, dedicated source of assistance and support for your senior to ensure they get what they need to manage their needs and challenges in the most effective ways possible. Whether they have recently undergone a major medical procedure, illness, or injury, or would simply benefit from extra social engagement and increased independence, an in-home senior care services provider can help them to live a higher quality of life as they age in place.

If you or an aging loved one are considering a Caregiver in Liberty Lake, WA, please contact the friendly staff at Love at Home Senior Care, today. Call (509)474-0663.

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Andy Niska

Owner at Love In Home Senior Care

Andy has over 20+ years experience in the medical community and has a true compassion for seniors. With a degree in Health Care Administration, he developed a background in a variety of health care services that only comes from first hand experience. While working as a manager of a large clinic and as an account executive for medical suppliers. Andy has built valuable relationships with the medical community.

His role in Love In Home Senior Care is to educate people on what care choice is the best fit for the senior and their family while attempting to make this decision as stress-free as possible for everyone involved.

This decision making process should be smooth and stress free for everyone, including all family members and their loved ones. Having access to people with experience (like the team at Love In Home Senior Care) to assist you along the way can help this process. With an extensive background in health care, Andy has the experience needed to guide and direct your loved one to the choice that is the best fit.