When part of your intestine doesn’t work like it should, you may need a surgery that makes an opening in your belly (called a stoma) for your intestine. This is called ostomy surgery. Following an ostomy surgery, you may need help learning how to adjust to a stoma, as well as additional care.

Hospice care is end-of-life treatment for those that are terminally ill. Hospice care focuses on alleviating the pain and suffering - focusing on comfort and quality of life and no longer treating the disease. It also centers on the emotional and spiritual needs for those at the end of life and their loved ones.

FAQs Archive - Bridge Care Suites

Q: Is Wound Care Important?

Wound care is vital following a surgery so you don’t get an infection. Getting an infection can lead to a number of problems, especially for elderly patients. Having a trained professional tend to your wounds on a regular basis will make sure they heal quickly and cleanly, and leave minimal scarring.

Q: What are the benefits of Nursing Care?

There are several benefits of nursing care, but the most important are alleviation of pain and shorter hospital stays. With a trained professional at your side 24/7 overseeing your recovery, you won’t have as many questions or as much anxiety because you’ll know you’re in good hands. Nursing care will ensure you get the right meds and proper care you need to stay on track to recovery.

Q: How long is a Post-Operative Short Stay?

How long you stay in the hospital after a surgery depends on your procedure and your overall health. Shorter hospital stays can result in some patients, especially older adults, needing a little extra help with their recovery. A postoperative facility like Bridge Care Suites provides care and therapy to patients who are ready to leave the hospital, but who are not yet prepared to return home.

Q: How Can Physical Short-Term Rehab help?

There are lots of benefits of physical therapy, or PT. First, it can help improve mobility and movement without having to have surgery. Second, PT can help you recover quicker from an injury, trauma, stroke or paralysis. Third, it can improve your balance and help prevent falls that could result in further injury. Fourth, it’s the proper way to manage pain without the need for addictive opioids. PT can help with a broad spectrum of issues like cardiopulmonary issues, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), concussions and tennis elbow.

Q: When is the right time for Hospice?

The time for hospice is when a terminally ill patient begins to decline in health and treatment is no longer an option. In general, it’s when there is a rapid decline in health despite aggressive medical treatment, or the patient can’t perform simple daily tasks without assistance. In many instances, the primary physician may recommend hospice when treatments aren’t effective anymore and it’s best to focus on comfort and quality of life for the remaining time.