If your husband is in the hospital because of a stroke, he probably has a long road of recovery ahead. You're facing a lot of uncertainties right now, and one of them is where he will go once he is discharged from the hospital. Depending on his condition, he may need to go to a nursing home or rehab facility. However, the best option may be for him to return home to his familiar surroundings. That could be possible if you're not working and are able to be his caregiver. Plus, if you hire a home health service, your husband can continue to get the medical supervision he needs to recover at home. Here's how home healthcare can help you and your husband.
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This is where home healthcare is a huge help. You may need someone to help you bathe your husband every morning and get him placed in his recliner for the day. If your husband needs to learn how to walk again, you'll need another person to offer physical support to keep him steady. You won't be able to do everything by yourself all the time, and knowing you can rely on additional help is important to your well being.
In addition to extra hands, the healthcare company may be able to offer respite care so you can take off for the weekend. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, you can at least leave the house for the afternoon and enjoy time with friends so caregiving doesn't wear you down.
Home healthcare helps your husband recover at home in familiar surroundings so he is more content and comfortable. It also helps you by relieving some of the physical and emotional pressures of caregiving. You can get as much help as you need, whether it is daily visits or occasional wellness checks from a nurse, so your husband has the best chance of a successful recovery at