At-Home Surgery Recovery Care in NW Calgary

A smooth recovery often starts before surgery day. Our caregivers help with:​

• Following pre-operative instructions (fasting, medication changes).
• Transportation to pre-surgical consultations and testing.
• Organizing medications and appointments.
• Home preparation (clearing walkways, setting up a recovery space, stocking groceries and easy meals).
• Emotional support to reduce pre-surgical stress and anxiety.

The 48 to 72 hours after discharge are the highest-risk period of any surgical recovery. We ensure this transition is safe by:​

• Meeting you at discharge and escorting you safely home.
• Reviewing post-operative instructions and the medication schedule with you and your family.
• Setting up a structured first-day care routine.
• Conducting a home safety walk-through to identify fall hazards.

Surgeries often temporarily reduce the ability to manage basic tasks independently. Our caregivers assist with:​

• Bathing, dressing, and grooming, with sensitivity to surgical sites and mobility restrictions.
• Meal preparation tailored to post-surgical dietary needs and healing nutrition.
• Toileting and continence care as needed.
• Light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe recovery environment.

After surgery, many patients manage multiple new prescriptions with complex schedules. Our caregivers provide:

• Consistent medication reminders to ensure no doses are missed.
• Support in organizing medications by day and time.
• Alerts to family or healthcare providers if medications are refused or concerning side effects are observed.

Falls are the most common post-surgical complication at home. We actively reduce that risk through:​

• Safe transfer and mobility assistance (bed to chair, chair to standing, navigating stairs).
• Accompaniment during walking exercises as prescribed by physiotherapy.
• Monitoring gait and balance changes and reporting concerns to the family.
• Home safety recommendations (grab bars, non-slip mats, furniture repositioning).

Missing a follow-up appointment can delay recovery and go unnoticed by the surgical team. We provide:

• Reliable transportation to follow-up medical visits, physiotherapy, and lab work.
• Accompaniment to appointments to help note instructions and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Post-appointment care coordination based on updated medical guidance​.

Recovery is not only physical. Isolation, frustration, and low mood are common after surgery, especially for seniors living alone. Our caregivers provide:​

• Meaningful social interaction to lift spirits and reduce loneliness.
• Encouragement and positive reinforcement during difficult recovery days.
• A calm, steady presence that families can trust when they can’t always be there.

As recovery progresses, the level of care needed decreases. Always Best Care regularly adjusts your care plan, scaling back services as independence improves and adding support if recovery slows. Care is available from a few hours daily to full-time, around-the-clock support.​

A: Yes. We offer flexible care plans ranging from a few hours a day to round-the-clock and overnight support to ensure safety during the most critical stages of recovery.

A: We know hospital discharges can happen quickly. We can often accommodate same-day or next-day care requests to ensure your loved one is supported the moment they arrive home.

A: No. Surgery recovery is often temporary. We do not require long-term commitments, allowing you to easily scale back or pause services as you regain your independence.