There are unique challenges that you will face as a caregiver of someone who is undergoing shoulder replacement surgery. Within this section are specific tips and tools to help better support your loved one pre and post surgery

An important step in seeing your loved one through the shoulder surgery process is to ensure you effectively communicate with health care professionals, friends, family, and even your own employer. Proper communication can have the biggest impact on your role as caregiver.

• Learn more about effective communication

We are often so concerned about caring for the patient and making preparations for their surgery that we forget the little things that will make the experience as caregiver a smoother one. This section includes packing considerations for your personal items and the patient’s so you’ll have everything you need at the hospital and for your stay at the patient's home.

• Learn more about packing for the hospital

In caring for a shoulder replacement patient, you will play an important part in their rehabilitation.

• Learn more about caring for the patient

At times, it may be difficult to balance your needs and those of your loved ones. The Strength for Caring network was created to help you manage the pressures of caring for a shoulder replacement patient.

• Learn more about the Strength for Caring network