Joint Replacements

If you have had joint replacement surgery, our Nurses can provide the following services to help you recover:

• Assess home safety
• Assess adaptive equipment and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment
• Assess wounds and change dressings
• Pain management
• Medications and treatment management
• Perform Lab draws and management of anticoagulation (blood thinning)
• Teach family members to properly care for the client
• Act as a liaison between the client’s physician and the family

Our Physical Therapists will:

• Assess home safety
• Assess adaptive equipment and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment
• Assist with gate therapy to restore walking/mobility
• Develop a home exercise program and teach clients and caregivers to implement the exercise program
• Evaluate the client’s progress and plans for recovery
• Restore the client to his or her pre-surgical abilities and level of wellness

Our Home Health Aides can assist you with the following daily living activities:

• Personal Care
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Dressing
• Applying medical wear such as braces
• Physical Therapy exercises
• Housekeeping
• Laundry services
• Errands
• Meal preparation
• Medication intake

If your needs exceed the limited availability of a Home Health Aide, our Personal Care Aides can provide additional services to assist you with your daily living activities.

Our Medical Social Workers can:

• Assist with long-term care planning
• Assist with obtaining payment help and applying for programs
• Assist with managing finances and managing resources
• Assist with process of using healthcare proxies