Why do Elderly Parents Require Post-Operative Care?
Irrespective of the kind of surgery- a major one or a minor one, every individual needs post- operative rehabilitation. And if the person is of advanced age, then they are in need of more specialized care. Since seniors have fragile bones, less density of muscles, a disturbed sense of balance, lower metabolism and in some cases often little, restricted or no mobility, recovering becomes a huge challenge for them. There is a difference between pre and post operative care . While in pre operative phase, the preparation is mostly emotional, it can be on physical level too. For instance, a senior can have a bypass operation only if his diabetes level comes down. Thus, in pre operative phase, there can be medications, yoga, exercises and pain management therapies. Post operative phase, however, consists of a lots of stuff. If a senior is considering shift to any assisted living home for post operative care, it is better that he or she or the family members should inquire the same from repre...