b'If you live alone, the MOA office RN, a social worker, or a discharge planner at the hospital can help you make arrangements for in-home support, such as home health care. Make sure to plan ahead! Practice Daily Living Skills View instructional videos for adapted dressing and safe arm positioning on the MCH website under Medical ServicesOrthopaedicsJoint Replacement Resources (link listed below). Nutrition and Weight LossConsult the on-site nutritionist to help you tailor your nutrition to lose weight or enhance your pre-surgery nutrition. See the nutrition section in Tab 10 for more information. Quit Smoking Consult the MCH Tobacco Cessation Counselor to quit smoking.oThis will decrease your risk of infection or blood clots and can improve recovery and results. We can help by sending a referral for you. Many surgeons require you to be nicotine free prior to surgery and during recovery. Surgeons may test your blood nicotine levels before and after surgery See the Quit to Be Fit and tobacco cessation section in Tab 10 for more information. Monadnock Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program| TSA Tab 22 https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/services/rehabilitation/moa-surgery/'