When a loved one is ill or they ended up in the hospital due to an accident, it’s their family members and friends’ job to help them go through that process more easily.
When someone you love goes through surgery or simply takes time to recover from an illness, it’s also hard for you to watch them feeling pain, being immobile, or simply being confined to one room.
The person going through recovery can be low in spirits, so it’s up to their loved ones to lift their spirits and ease the process.
The following is what experts recommend loved ones should do to make the patient’s stay in the hospital (or maybe at home while recovering) more comfortable.
When your loved one is in the hospital, it isn’t always possible to see them. Sometimes, it’s the hospital rules on the visiting hours, and sometimes the patient simply doesn’t feel well enough.
It’s always better to call first and check if it’s allowed to come at a certain time and if the patient is feeling up for a visit. In some cases, other visitors have already announced their arrival, so it could be overwhelming for the patient to see so many of you at the same time. After all, it’s easier to talk when there aren’t too many people in the room.
Presents always cheer up people, especially those who don’t have a lot to do in their recovery rooms. You probably know what they like, but still, here are some ideas on what you could bring them:
After surgery, people have trouble doing their usual chores. For as long as the recovery takes, offer to do some chores for them. More precisely, don’t wait to be asked – some people feel uncomfortable asking others to help them. So, don’t wait for them to ask for help, simply say how you want to help and check if there’s anything else you can do for them.
It’s the most practical way to support them – doing the things they can’t due to their recovery. Chores like taking care of their pet, cooking a meal for them, driving their kids to school – it will allow them to be at ease and to rest more, which will speed up the recovery process – physical and emotional rest is of utmost importance for them.
People who have gone through a surgery or a serious illness can find it difficult sometimes to stay positive and confident.
As their loved one, it’s your job to be strong for them and to bring positivity into their every day.
Let them know they can rely on you and that you are to listen to them whenever they feel the need to complain or just to have a shoulder to cry on. They are very likely to get depressed at some point, feeling demotivated and beaten. You are the person who has to spread a good mood and a positive view of the situation. You are their rock; so, tell them it’s OK to feel bad sometimes, but don’t let them wallow in self-pity.
In some cases, people opt for surgery due to the benefits it could bring them. For example, if they had been delaying having a joint replacement for years, it’s understandable they did that of fear and because they knew how long it would get them to recover.
When a bad day comes, it is easy to forget about the benefits they will have when the recovery is over. It’s up to you to remind them of all the reasons why they agreed to have the operation and all the good things that will come from it when they get their mobility back. Ensure them once more they did the right thing and that the current situation is just a temporary bump on the road. They need to hear an objective opinion – someone who loves them and who knows what they gain from it.
There are many ways to help your loved one go through the recovery faster and more easily. The key advice is simply to be there for them – physically and emotionally.
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