Steps to Take When Your Elderly Loved One Has a Stroke-converted

1. Steps to Take When Your Elderly Loved One Has a Stroke One of the top causes of death among seniors is a recurrent stroke, which is why the recovery process from an initial stroke is extremely important. Recovery depends on various factors, such as the extent of the brain injury and the type of treatment. To prevent another stroke, family caregivers need to provide support and high-quality care. Below are some of the steps you should take in the event your aging loved one has had a stroke.

2. Seek Medical Care Immediately A quick response can have a huge impact on the way seniors recover after a stroke. Aging adults who arrive at a hospital within the first three hours following their first stroke symptom could potentially experience less disability after the stroke compared to seniors with delayed care. Call 911 immediately after noticing any stroke symptoms. Some of the symptoms associated with a stroke are: • One side of the face drooping • Slurred speech• Difficulty walking• Impaired vision• Inability to move one arm Caring for a senior Seek Medical Care Immediately loved one can be challenging for families who don’t have expertise or professional training in home care, but this challenge doesn’t have to be faced alone. Family caregivers can turn to Plantation Home Care Assistance for the help they need. We provide high-quality live-in and respite care as well as comprehensive Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, and Parkinson’s care.

3. Alter Communication Methods • The way seniors communicate with others after a stroke depends on the amount of brain damage they have. However, it’s best to communicate one topic at a time with your loved one until his or her brain regains functioning. Refrain from speaking loudly when talking to your loved one because it could make him feel embarrassed and disrespected. To allow your parent to process the information, speak clearly and use complete sentences. Turn off the television and radio, and limit other background noises so your loved one can focus on one thing at a time.

4. Encourage Healthy Eating • Once they are released from the hospital, the foods seniors eat can boost the effectiveness of medications and speed up recovery. In the early stages of recovery, your parent may experience weak and uncoordinated swallowing muscles, making it difficult to eat certain foods. A physician may suggest starting off by eating soft foods and plenty of liquids. Swallowing disorders can lead to fluid aspiration, which causes pneumonia. Therefore, your loved one needs to stick to the post-stroke diet the doctor has suggested.  • Providing post-stroke care for a loved one can be challenging. Families who find it difficult to care for their aging loved ones without assistance can benefit greatly from professional respite care. Plantation, FL, family caregivers who need a break from their caregiving duties can turn to Home Care Assistance. Using our proprietary Balanced Care Method, our respite caregivers can encourage your loved one to eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of mental and social stimulation, and focus on other lifestyle factors that promote longevity.

5. Control Stress • Although stress may not have contributed to your loved one’s stroke, it could cause a recurrent stroke. Help your loved one live life as stress-free as possible after having a stroke. Maintaining more balance and happiness could undo some of the psychological damage the stroke has caused. Depression is common in senior stroke survivors, and it can disrupt the rehabilitation process. Encourage your loved one to set realistic goals and maintain a positive attitude while recovering. • Seniors can face a variety of age-related challenges. Though some families choose to take on the caregiving duties, there may come a time when they need a trusted Plantation senior home care provider. Families sometimes need respite from their duties so they can focus on their other responsibilities, and some seniors need around-the-clock assistance that their families are not able to provide. Home Care Assistance is here to help. Call (954) 951-8638 today to create a customized stroke care plan for your loved one.

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