In the U.S., an average of 90 people have a stroke every hour. About 25% of these strokes are not a person’s first stroke. That your dad had a stroke isn’t uncommon, especially if he had a chronic health condition like high blood pressure or obesity. What is most important now is that he listens to his doctor. It’s time to address the benefits of in-home care for your dad as he recovers from a stroke.
Ambulation
A stroke impacts one side of the body. Often, the leg and arm become fully or partially paralyzed. Your dad may require a cane or walker to get around. He may need a wheelchair.
Getting used to these mobility devices takes time and can be frustrating. Your dad’s going to need help with mobility and ambulation at first. In-home care aides help him get out of bed or off a sofa or chair.
Companionship
Being alone after a stroke is not acceptable. Your dad needs to have others around to help him during the day and night. He may not be able to communicate well as speech is often affected. With aides stopping by to help out, he has others available for companionship, even if it’s just to have someone watching a movie with him or reading his favorite book to him.
Housekeeping and Laundry Services
Your dad may not be able to get around well. He’s not going to find it easy to keep up with housekeeping and laundry. Professional caregivers provide light housekeeping and laundry services, making it easy for him to focus on healing.
Medication Reminders
After a stroke, your dad will be taking blood thinners. There may be several other prescription medications. If he’s going to have a hard time remembering to take these pills, he needs medication reminder services.
Personal Care and Grooming Services
Bathing may be impossible for your dad to manage without help. If he’s struggling to use an arm, shaving, brushing his teeth, and combing his hair are also difficult. Hire caregivers to help him with personal care and grooming.
Transportation Services
After a stroke, your dad cannot drive. He’s going to rely on others to take him to his therapy sessions and medical appointments. He’s also going to need others to take him shopping or pick up online orders for him. In-home care aides can drive him around or run errands for him.
Talk to an expert in in-home care about your dad’s needs. Go over the recommendations his medical team offered and what his immediate rehabilitation program entails. Your dad’s recovery will go smoothly with in-home care aides helping with non-medical tasks like housekeeping, personal care, and laundry.
Incredicare is a Trusted Senior Home Care in Fairfax, VA, serving Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, Burke, Ashburn, Centreville, Springfield, Oakton, and Woodbridge Virginia. And the surrounding areas. Call today to speak with our caring staff: (703) 272-8838
Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/facts.htm
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