After a stroke seniors need specialized care that can help them recover in their own time. Recovery from a stroke depends on many different factors, including how much damage was done by the stroke. May is Stroke Awareness Month and it’s a great time to learn more about you can support your senior loved one after a stroke. One of the best things that you can do to help your senior parent recover from a stroke is help them get stroke care at home. If their doctor says that they don’t need to go to a dedicated rehab facility seniors often recover much more quickly at home where they feel comfortable and are surrounded by familiar things. Stroke care at home is specialized care delivered by trained and experienced caregivers who can help your senior parent by:
Giving Medication
After a stroke your senior parent will need to be on a strict medication regimen to help make sure there are no more strokes and to help with other conditions that your senior parent may have. A trained caregiver can make sure that your senior loved one is getting the medications they need when the doctor wants them to take them. They can also make sure that the medications are taken in the right way so that they are the most effective. Consistent medication will make a difference in your senior loved one’s recovery.
Helping With Transferring And Movement
Depending on how much physical damage was caused by the stroke and how much strength your loved one has afterward they may need help doing things like getting in and out of bed, getting to and from the bathroom, or getting in and out of the shower safely. A home care provider who has training in helping seniors with transferring and movement can safely help your senior loved one get where they need to go each day.
Cooking And Cleaning
When you can’t be there all day to make sure that your senior loved one is getting regular meals and drinking enough water a home care provider can pick up the slack for you. They can cook healthy and delicious meals and snacks and remind your senior loved one to drink water and juice throughout the day. If your senior loved one needs their meals prepared a special way, like pureed to make them easier to eat, a senior care specialist can do that.
Providing Comfort And Monitoring In The Night
Seniors often find the night time lonely and depressing. After a stroke your senior loved one may be having a hard time managing depression as they come to terms with what has happened. Being alone at night can make those symptoms of anxiety and depression worse. A stroke care at home provider can monitor any medical equipment that your senior loved one uses and make sure they are safe at night. They can also be there to provide comfort and companionship at night so that your senior parent doesn’t feel alone or helpless.