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 seven to nine 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:

www.caregiveraction.org


Family Caregiver Alliance:

www.caregiver.org