How Home Health Care Providers from Visiting Angels Help Seniors in Annapolis, MD and Nearby Cities Manage Chronic Pain
Learn how our home health care providers help seniors living in Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Millersville, Pasadena, Crownsville, Arnold, Severna Park and surrounding areas in Maryland manage chronic pain and remain independent
Unfortunately, chronic pain is part of daily life for many seniors in Anne Arundel County, MD. The National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that approximately two-thirds of people over 65 suffer from chronic pain. Seniors can experience pain from conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Others struggle with persistent symptoms related to injuries from falls or recovery from surgery.
Chronic pain can disrupt a senior’s daily life and lead to the decreased ability to sleep, focus and manage stress. It can contribute to memory problems and may cause older adults to stop engaging in enjoyable activities, isolating themselves from family and friends. If your loved one is living with chronic pain, home health care providers from Visiting Angels Annapolis can help them manage their symptoms when it gets to be too much.
How Can Visiting Angels Annapolis Help My Loved One Manage Chronic Pain?
Many seniors with chronic pain have difficulty safely caring for themselves, handling their daily affairs and managing their health. Our home health care providers are available to help your elderly loved one find relief at home through services including:
- Medication and exercise reminders
Pain management involves carefully following a consistent routine when taking medication. Our caregivers will remind your loved one to take their medication and ensure it’s done safely. They will also remind your loved one to exercise, whether it’s taking a short walk or doing modified armchair exercises.
- Monitor comfort and safety
Our home health care providers will monitor your loved one’s health and well-being. For example, some pain medications have unexpected side effects. Our caregivers will inform you if they see symptoms or behaviors that are unusual. They will also communicate worsening symptoms, such as reduced mobility or extreme fatigue. When additional safety measures such as grab bars or safety railings are needed, they will let you know.
- Emotional support and socialization
Our professional caregivers can offer emotional support on a bad day and provide good company, offering a smile and friendly chit chat. Our home care aides may help your loved one begin to socialize again by arranging visits or phone calls. It’s important for seniors who are isolated to stay connected with family and friends.
- Light housekeeping and personal care
Caregivers from Visiting Angels Annapolis can assist with cleaning, laundry and meal preparation. For those with impaired mobility, they can help with personal care tasks, including transferring, dressing and hygiene.
- Scheduling assistance and transportation
Our professional caregivers can help your loved one schedule and attend their appointments. Transportation assistance can include helping your loved one get to the doctor’s office, the grocery store or a social visit at a friend’s house.
- Respite care for family caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding but also exhausting. Professional caregivers from Visiting Angels Annapolis can provide respite care to help family caregivers take time for themselves, reducing the strain in family relationships.
If you’d like to learn how our home health care providers help seniors in Anne Arundel County manage chronic pain and live out their golden years at home, call Visiting Angels Annapolis at 410-505-5141.