Caring for a New Amputee? You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone.
Get our free Caring for the New Amputee: Daily Care & Safe Transfer Guide – a practical handbook created for family caregivers, friends, and new amputees.
The first weeks after an amputation can feel overwhelming for everyone involved. Simple tasks like getting out of bed, bathing, or managing pain suddenly feel complicated and scary. This ebook walks you step-by-step through daily care and safe transfers, so you can support your loved one with more confidence and less fear.
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What You’ll Learn Inside This Caregiver Guide
This handbook was developed by prosthetic and rehabilitation specialists to support the “unsung partners” in recovery – spouses, children, family members, and friends who help every single day. Inside, you’ll find clear, practical guidance on:
- The first weeks after discharge
what to expect physically and emotionally, and how to support healing at home - Safe transfer techniques
step-by-step help for moving from bed to wheelchair, to chair, car, toilet, and shower without hurting yourself or your loved one - Daily hygiene and limb care
how to keep the residual limb clean, comfortable, and protected from infection - Dressing, bathing & independence
simple tools and routines that protect dignity and build confidence - Home setup & safety
checklists for making the home safer and more accessible
- Pain & phantom sensations
what’s normal, what can help, and when to reach out for medical support - Emotional health & support
how to listen, validate, and encourage without being overprotective - Physical therapy & mobility
how caregivers can support exercise, balance, and safe walking practice - Preparing for a prosthesis
what a “good fit” looks like and how to advocate for your loved one
Plus, you’ll get quick reference checklists you can use every day to stay organised and reduce stress.
“Recovery is a team effort. With the right information and support, caregivers make independence possible one careful step at a time.”
Alan Warman,
Senior Peer Visitor and Patient Advocate
About South Beach Prosthetics
At South Beach Prosthetics, we believe patient care is personal again. We don’t just fit prosthetic limbs — we walk alongside amputees and their families through every stage of recovery, from the first post-operative visit to long-term mobility and independence.
To help remove barriers to care, we also offer complimentary rides to and from medical and prosthetic appointments, so patients can focus on what truly matters: healing and progress.
Download the free ebook today and, if you’d like more personalised guidance, our team is only a phone call away.
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