My mother's in her early nineties and is considering a hip replacement op. Her consideration doesn't include the period immediately after the operation, namely how and where she will convalesce.
She lives alone in a block of flats without a lift. I live close by, and although I'd be happy to take on practical stuff like shopping and laundry (much of which I do for her anyway) I cannot entertain the thought of assisting her in a more personal, caring role. Nor can I accommodate her at my home.
Could anyone give me ideas of what sort of caring options might be available and whether these are arranged directly or through GP/hospital? I don't accompany her to all her appointments and know that if she was asked she'd tell them that I'll be taking care of her! And any idea of the length of time required for recovery (I seem to remember my dad was back to his former self within 3 months, although he was in his late 70's when he had his new hip)?
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Convalescence after hip replacement
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Lookbusy · 26/09/2016 15:43
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