Seniors may find it difficult to recuperate from a hospital stay, particularly when returning home. To encourage a quicker and more seamless recovery during this time, it is imperative to make sure they stay involved and motivated. Loved ones can help them remain engaged while receiving post-hospital care services and ensure the following pointers are considered.

Creating Sensible Objectives

Post-Hospital Care Fresno CA – Keeping Seniors Motivated During Post-Hospital Care at Home

A key component of staying motivated is setting realistic goals. Loved ones can work with the medical team to ensure reasonable goals are set that motivate seniors to actively work on their recovery without becoming too frustrated. These objectives could include physical activity—like going for walks—completing physical therapy exercises, or even taking part in activities that help them stay focused and engaged.

Promote Self-Reliance: Keeping their freedom can greatly improve senior morale. As much as possible, it’s important to let seniors help with decision-making about their care. Little things like getting dressed or cooking for themselves can give them a sense of independence and success.

Offer Social Assistance: Isolation and loneliness can lower moods and hinder healing. If in-person visits aren’t possible, loved ones can arrange virtual meetups with friends and family. During the recovery period, social connections might improve seniors’ moods and offer emotional support. Additionally, loved ones and seniors should take advantage of resources offered by home health care, as that provides built-in socialization.

Maintain Interaction: Senior motivation is mostly dependent on engaging activities. Activities could include reading books, playing games, listening to music, or even learning new skills online, depending on their interests and abilities. It is beneficial to their general well-being to keep their brains occupied.

Celebrate the Small Things: No matter how small, it’s important to acknowledge and applaud accomplishments and growth. Getting positive feedback can increase drive and self-assurance. Loved ones should celebrate accomplishments like enhanced strength, better mobility, or finishing therapeutic sessions effectively. Also, as things get checked off, review the post-hospital care plan with seniors so they can visually see the progress they’re making.

Create a Happy Environment: A setting that is upbeat and supportive can have a big impact on rehabilitation. Family members should make sure their loved one’s home is secure, cozy, and therapeutic. This can be done by playing calm music, surrounding them with their favorite objects, and making sure the home is clear of clutter.

Education: Seniors who possess knowledge can actively participate in their healing. This starts with fully understanding the post-hospital care plan. Seniors should have the necessary information about their condition, the course of treatment, and the significance of adhering to prescription guidelines. They are more likely to remain on track and motivated if they understand the “why” of it all.

Provide Emotional Assistance: Recovery from a medical procedure or illness can be emotionally stressful. It’s important for loved ones to actively listen to seniors’ concerns and frustrations while gently reminding them that recovery takes time and offering increased support when setbacks occur.

Monitor for Adjustments: Both home health care and loved ones can monitor seniors’ development to help them see the progress, as mentioned above. Also, while monitoring progress, it’s important to assess if changes are needed.

Seniors’ emotional and physical recuperation depends on maintaining their motivation while receiving post-hospital care at home. Family members can assist their loved ones in navigating this difficult time by creating goals that make sense, offering social support, and seeking assistance from resources like home health care.

Sources: https://hcprosonline.com/how-post-hospital-care-can-help-keep-seniors-motivated-during-recovery

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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