Home Health Care: Learn About PAD in Aging Adults on Red Sock Day
Home Health Care: February 19th is Red Sock Day.
You may never have heard of this national day, but it’s an important one. Red Sock Day aims to bring awareness to peripheral artery disease (PAD). Having Home Health Care on hand to keep an eye out for symptoms can be a true lifesaver.
Home Health Care in Berwyn PA: Peripheral Artery Disease
What is PAD?
PAD affects about 6.5 million adults over the age of 40. It occurs when plaque builds up in the legs’ arteries and restricts blood flow. Symptoms include pain and cramps in the legs, hips, and buttocks when walking. Leg weakness and a decreased pulse in the feet are other signs.
People with high blood pressure and high cholesterol have a higher risk for PAD. The same is true for those who smoke, have diabetes, or lead sedentary lifestyles. Age also plays a factor.
PAD is important to diagnose as plaque build-up in one area of the body signals that there is likely plaque in other arteries and blood vessels. It leads to a higher possibility of having a heart attack or stroke.
What Treatment Options Are Given?
If your mom or dad suspects they have PAD, their doctor can use special instrumentation to check the blood pressure in the ankle at rest and during exercise to detect problems. Scans like an MRI might also be ordered.
If PAD is diagnosed, exercise is essential. While the legs may ache, getting enough exercise each day is critical. This might mean having your mom or dad work with a physical therapist to build muscle strength.
Medications like blood thinners help. If your parent smokes, doctors will urge them to stop. Bypass surgery to bypass the blockages may be recommended.
How Can Home Health Care Help?
If your mom or dad has PAD, home health care aides are a big help. Your parent is supported emotionally and physically. Caregivers help your parent stay motivated during exercise sessions. They’ll remind your mom or dad that it’s time to get up and stretch or take the daily dose of blood thinners.
Sometimes, blood thinners lead to side effects like dizziness. Caregivers are there to support your mom or dad until the side effects pass. They can also help your parents with housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation.
Make arrangements today. Call a home health care agency and ask to talk to a specialist in-home care. Have your questions ready and involve your mom or dad in conversations. As you learn more about the services and prices, you’ll have the information needed to book services.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Health Care in Berwyn, PA, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/PAD.htm
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.
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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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