Home Care Assistance – Stroke 101 For Seniors
As people get older, their chance of having a stroke goes up. According to the American Stroke Association, nearly three-quarters of all strokes happen to people over 65. Loved ones and seniors with home care assistance need to know how to spot the signs of a stroke and what to do in an emergency.
What Is a Stroke?
A stroke happens when a blood clot or a burst blood vessel stops blood from getting to the brain. Strokes can cause subtle symptoms, such as sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding words, and trouble seeing out of one or both eyes.
With home care assistance, seniors can be monitored for signs of a stroke, getting the care they need right away. Additionally, if loved ones are concerned their family member is having a stroke, they should move quickly. When it comes to treating a stroke, time is the key. The longer it takes to get help, the more likely brain damage will happen.
Steps to Take When a Stroke Happens
Seniors with home care assistance can gain valuable support when a stroke happens, thanks to their training and experience. After calling 911, their home health team will ensure they are relaxed with their head slightly raised while lying down. If seniors are awake, keeping them calm and quiet is essential. If they aren’t awake, loved ones of the care team should turn them on their side to keep them from choking.
It’s also vital for loved ones to know their family member’s medical backgrounds and any medicines they take. Medical professionals can use this knowledge to determine how to treat seniors best.
This information can be provided quickly and easily if they have home care assistance.
Tips For Preventing Strokes
Seniors can change their lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and staying active, to lower their stroke chances. A healthy diet low in salt and heavy fat can also help reduce the risk of stroke. Seniors with home care assistance gain valuable knowledge about healthy meal planning as well as encouragement to get and remain active each day.
Seniors should also see a doctor regularly for checkups, which can help find any underlying health problems that may increase the risk of stroke. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can make them more likely to have a stroke, but they can all be treated with medicine or by changing their lifestyle.
Seniors are more likely to have a stroke, so they and their loved ones need to know the warning signs and what to do in an emergency. If loved ones act quickly and get medical help, they can reduce the chance of long-term damage or death. Seniors can reduce their risk of stroke and maintain their general health and well-being by changing how they live and getting regular checkups.
With home care assistance and the help of loved ones, seniors gain a valuable ally against strokes.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring home care assistance in Glenolden, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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