Post-Surgery Home Care

The hospital sends your parent home and suddenly the responsibility is yours — and the first 30 days after surgery are the ones that determine whether they recover well or end up back in the emergency room.

These articles cover what families in California need to know about after surgery care at home: how to prevent hospital readmissions, what warning signs most people miss during recovery, and how to set up the right support before discharge day catches you unprepared.

If you’re about to bring someone home after surgery and don’t know where to start, start here.