Although you may feel relieved to leave the hospital, you may also have some fears about going home. The hospital has provided a secure environment for you, with the reassurance of medical and nursing staff familiar with your situation always available.
Home care presents new responsibilities and challenges for each family member.
It helps to remember that it may take some time to adjust to these changes. It might help to have a home health nurse assist with special care needs on an ongoing basis when you are back home. If the time comes when you need special care at home on a regular basis, your caregiver may be a spouse, parent, sibling, adult child, or close friend. Listed below are a few guidelines to assist you and your caregiver moving into these new roles. Maintain your independence and identity.