Caring for someone after rotator cuff surgery: the first 14 days, day by day
← Back to Caregivers The simple answer For 14 days you’re essentially their second arm. They can’t sleep flat, dress...
Pre-op questions for an orthopedic surgeon — the printable checklist
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer Print this list. Bring it to your pre-op appointment. The surgeon expects questions; in fact,...
Rotator cuff: the 30-day recovery clothing checklist for a one-arm wardrobe
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer A one-arm wardrobe needs: 6-8 oversized button-front shirts, 4-5 pull-on bottoms, 2-3 zip...
Shoulder surgery sleeping setup: the recliner, the wedge, and the pillow stack
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer You can’t sleep flat after rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement for 4-6 weeks....
Hip replacement is in 30 days. Here’s what to install at home before.
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer After total hip replacement you have hip precautions for 6-12 weeks: don’t bend more than...
Knee replacement: the 7 wardrobe items to buy before surgery (and why)
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer After knee replacement you can’t bend deeply, you can’t reach your foot easily,...
Shoulder surgery hospital bag — the 9 things one-armed you will actually need
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer You’ll be at the surgical center 4-6 hours total. Don’t overpack. The 9 things that...
Rotator cuff surgery is in 14 days. Here’s the 9-item prep nobody handed you.
← Back to Post-Surgery The simple answer You’ll come home in a sling, on pain meds, with one arm out of commission for 4-6 weeks....
AI for caregivers — the use cases that actually save time
← Back to Tech & AI Tech · AI for caregivers A practical guide for caregivers — partners, adult children, friends — on how to...
What AI gets wrong about medicine — a patient’s risk guide
← Back to Tech & AI Tech · The risks A clear-eyed look at the specific ways AI tools fail when patients use them for medical...
