Joint replacement surgery can be life-changing for individuals living with chronic hip or knee pain, but a successful recovery depends on the care received after leaving the hospital. Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is helping local residents regain strength, mobility, and confidence in the comfort of their own homes following hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Through skilled home health services, Pemi-Baker’s team of nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists work together to help patients recover safely and effectively after discharge. On average, patients receive approximately six home visits tailored to their individual recovery needs.
Physical therapists focus on improving range of motion, strength, balance, and walking speed while helping patients safely return to everyday activities. Occupational therapists assist patients with adapting their home environment and performing daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and meal preparation. Skilled nurses monitor surgical incisions, manage pain, provide medication education, and watch for signs of complications.
“Our goal is to help patients recover safely at home while reducing the risk of falls and preventing unnecessary hospital readmissions,” said Gretchen Smith, RN, Clinical Manager at Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health. “Receiving therapy and nursing care in the home allows us to address challenges in the patient’s actual living environment, helping them regain independence more quickly and confidently.”
Home health rehabilitation services can be especially beneficial during the first few weeks after surgery when mobility is limited and transportation to outpatient appointments may be difficult. By providing care where patients are most comfortable, Pemi-Baker’s clinicians can identify potential safety hazards, recommend equipment when needed, and create personalized recovery plans that support long-term success.
Don’t wait to ask about how our compassionate staff can help your loved ones. To qualify for home health care, a person must have a physician’s order and demonstrate a need for skilled care that can be safely provided at home. Our focus is on providing comfort to patients and support to families, with our team available 24/7 to address any concerns. The call is free, and our professionals are ready to assist you! Call us today at 603-536-2232 to learn more.
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is a trusted, nonprofit agency proudly serving 32 towns in central and northern NH since 1967. Expert services include at-home healthcare and physical therapies (VNA), hospice and palliative care, and community programs including American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA, Caregiver and Bereavement Support Groups and Ask A Pemi-Baker Nurse days at your local senior centers. Providing compassionate care with experienced staff who are trained, certified professionals and your neighbors. Caring for our community with compassion, dignity and trust.
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health, a leading provider of compassionate end-of-life care and comprehensive home health services, is thrilled to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the community and local businesses for their tremendous support and overwhelming response to our online ‘2023 Spring Auction’. This annual event serves as our largest fundraiser, and this year, it surpassed all expectations, thanks to the remarkable generosity and enthusiasm of our sponsors and donors.
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Some of the auction donations are specific to palliative and hospice services including: therapeutic massage, hospice and dementia comfort cubs, therapeutic music and hospice comfort kits.
Another benefit that at-home therapy provides, is the opportunity to assess the safety and accessibility of the home environment. A therapist’s trained eyes can spot fall hazards or bathroom dangers and provide helpful preventive advice.
The existence of hospice makes this level of freedom available to many who otherwise would not have had it. Hospice care offers 24/7 clinical support, medication and pain management, assistance with daily living activities, medical supplies and equipment, volunteer support and companionship, social, spiritual and grief support from social workers and chaplains, for the whole family.
The elderly who wish to retain the freedom of staying in their home and ending their lives on their own terms experience true psychological benefits. Their comfortable surroundings allow them to end their lives with a sense of dignity, which is incredibly valuable. In fact, home care harkens back to older days, when tending to the terminally ill at home was the standard. There’s always the added benefit of being closer to their loved ones in their final days.
certain activities that once seemed simple can become more difficult to manage.
nal and physical therapy when he gets home following knee surgery. The nurse can help your Mom learn to manage her medications safely and help her learn ways to manage her overall health more effectively. Occupational and physical therapy will provide training on the best exercises Dad can do to strengthen his knee so he can get back to doing the things he enjoys.
How does a patient access skilled home health thru Pemi-Baker Community Health?
