If your senior parent has recently has RSV, Covid-19, the flu, pneumonia, or another serious illness and they are aging in place you should consider getting 24-hour home care until they are fully recovered. With 24-hour home care someone will be with your senior parent all day and all night in case they get sick or have a medical emergency.
Even seniors who are happy living independently can benefit from having around the clock care when they are sick or recovering from an illness. During recovery it’s important for seniors to take it easy and let their bodies heal. But they can’t do that if they need to worry about household tasks and other obligations.
With 24-hour home care seniors can focus on getting better and resting. The benefits of 24-hour home care for seniors who are recovering from a serious illness include:
Around The Clock Monitoring
One of the primary advantages of around-the-clock care is continuous monitoring of your senior parent’s condition. If your senior parent is having trouble breathing, has a reaction to a medication, or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night a caregiver will be there to summon help right away.
Medication Management
Your senior parent may be taking several medications for their current illness in addition to the medications that they were already taking. Medication mixups can cause bad drug reactions, pain, and other problems. It’s much safer to have a professional caregiver in the home who can manage your senior parent’s medications and make sure they are taking all of their medications correctly.
Assistance with Daily Activities
When your senior parent is ill they may need help getting up out of bed, getting to the bathroom, showering, getting dressed, and getting up to move around. Having someone there around the clock means that no matter what time of the day it is your senior parent will have the assistance they need.
Prevention of Complications
Continuous care helps prevent potential complications that may arise from your senior parent’s illness. Caregivers can help seniors get up and out of bed or turn in bed to prevent bedsores. They can also make sure that your senior parent is drinking fluids and eating so that they don’t become dehydrated or malnourished.
Emotional Support
Illness can take a toll on a senior’s emotional well-being. Around-the-clock caregivers offer companionship and emotional support, alleviating feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or depression. Your senior loved one is less likely to be scared, lonely, or upset when someone is with them day and night.
Fall Prevention
Seniors recovering from an illness may be at an increased risk of falls or other accidents. 24-hour home care ensures that seniors aren’t left alone to struggle to get themselves around the house. Caregivers can assist with mobility, use assistive devices, and create a safe living space to reduce the risk of injuries.
Peace Of Mind
24-hour home care will also give you and other family members the peace of mind of knowing that someone is looking after your senior parent when you can’t be there to do it. You will breathe easier knowing your senior parent has a kind and experienced caregiver with them whenever they need something.
Providing exceptional 24-Hour Care at Home for seniors and families in the Northern Virginia area, including Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, Burke, Ashburn, Centreville, Springfield, Manassas, and Oakton. Call today to speak with our caring staff: (703) 272-8838.
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