Nutrition
•Home modifications
•Mobility
•Emotional support
Recovering from surgery can be difficult, and caregivers play a vital role in ensuring a smooth recovery at home. From managing pain and medications to supporting mobility, nutrition, and emotional well-being, your care can make all the difference. Explore tips and advice to help you navigate the recovery process with your loved one.
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Post-Op Recovery
Bringing a loved one home after surgery is a big transition, and having the right tools and support in place can make all the difference. From setting up a comfortable recovery space to managing medications and meals, caregivers play a vital role in the healing process. Whether it's mobility aids, easy-access essentials, or strategies for managing post-op care, here are some ways to help your loved ones feel supported on the road to recovery.
Take-out service
Grab food from your loved one's favorite restaurant or save yourself a trip to the store by ordering what you need right to your door.
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Digital streaming service
While your loved one has extra downtime, catch up on the latest TV and movies everyone's talking about, starting with a one-month free trial.
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Ice and heat packs
Icing is a key part of many recoveries, and Revix offers products across many body regions.
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Bamboo meal tray
Post-surgery, breakfast (and maybe lunch and dinner) may be best in bed. This tray also includes a tablet and phone holder.
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Cozy non-slip socks
These every day socks have a Grab Tab™ for easy wear, and moisture-wicking fabric to keep feet comfortable all day.
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Safe shower chair
Reduce the risk of slips in the shower with an adjustable height and arm rests to help users get up and down.
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Metal straws
It's important to stay hydrated, and a straw makes it that much easier. Any water bottle will do, but here's one we like.
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Medication container
This easy-open pillbox will help you and your loved one keep track of the meds they need to take at home.
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A hands-free water bottle with a long straw was great because my dad didn't have to strain to sit up just to stay hydrated. It was such a simple thing, but it made a big difference in his recovery.
Jason M., caring for my dad
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