Support for Caregivers
How to Play a Role in Your Loved One’s Recovery
We encourage patients to pick a key person to support them during their hospital stay. Whether you are that primary support person or just one of many people caring for and supporting your loved one, you can play an important role in making sure your loved one gets the safest and best care here and beyond the hospital.
We also suggest that you or your loved one learn about our Center for Optimal Aging, designed to educate patients and their caregivers on injury prevention, proper body mechanics and patient transfer techniques, which will promote safety and make the work of caregiving more manageable. Call 310-514-5370 for more information.
What to Know Before You Leave
Caregivers can help ensure the best outcome for their loved one after a hospital stay by getting the answers to these three questions:
- What is the next step for medical care (home or facility, follow-up with primary care physician or physical therapy, etc.)? Help your loved one arrange the details to make this happen—financial plan, transportation, scheduling, etc.
- What new and former medicines does my loved one need to take?
Help your loved one understand the details—timing, dosing instructions, side effects, prescription refills, etc.
- What health warning signs do I need to watch for, and what do I do if they happen? Help your loved one by writing these symptoms down as well as the name and contact number to call.
Local Lodging
Local lodging is available close to the medical center for your convenience:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Pedro - Port of Los Angeles
2800 Via Cabrilla Marina
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: 310-514-3344
Website: doubletree3.hilton.com
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Torrance/Redondo Beach
3701 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-543-4566
Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach
3635 Fashion Way
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-316-3636
Courtyard Los Angeles Torrance/Palos Verdes
2633 Sepulveda Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-533-8000
Courtyard Los Angeles Torrance/South Bay
1925 W. 190th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
Phone: 310-532-1722
Caregivers Need Care Too
Caring for a loved one is an important job, but so is taking care of yourself. Try these tips to reduce stress and stay on top of your loved one's care:
- Aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
- Exercise 20 minutes a day, three days a week.
- Ask for help with chores and meals.
- Reach out to family or friends if you need a break.
Check out these resources for more information:
National Alliance for Caregiving: www.caregiving.org
Caregiver Action Network:
Family Caregiver Alliance: