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Stroke Recovery Care at Home from Visiting Angels Denver

With personalized care at home from Visiting Angels, seniors in Wheat Ridge, Denver, Golden and surrounding areas in Colorado can recover in familiar surroundings after suffering a stroke

Take a deep breath. Your loved one survived a stroke.

Experiencing a stroke can be devastating. According to the American Stroke Association, “The majority of strokes (87 percent) occur when blood vessels to the brain become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits called plaque. This cuts off blood flow to brain cells.”

Strokes can cause paralysis, memory loss, vision problems and speech and language issues. Elderly stroke survivors may struggle to recover and rehabilitate. They must learn to navigate their surroundings, cope with side effects and grapple with daily tasks.

If you’re caring for a loved one who is recovering from a stroke, don’t go it alone. Visiting Angels Denver can help your loved one after a stroke with professional stroke recovery care at home.

How Can I Help My Loved One Recover at Home Safely?

Transitioning home from the hospital can be stressful. Follow these tips to ease the process:

  • Assess care needs early and often

Your hospital or rehabilitation facility will assess care needs in advance. A social worker or case manager can help you develop a plan to promote safety and recovery. Your role in the discharge process is to help the staff identify problems.

After returning home, monitor your loved one’s physical condition and psychological well-being. If you have concerns, tell your social worker or physician. Can your loved one perform daily tasks such as toileting, getting dressed, and preparing food? If your senior loved one is having difficulties, discuss getting help from family, friends or professional care at homefrom a local agency like Visiting Angels Denver.

  • Modify your home

A social worker or case manager may perform a safety evaluation of the home before your senior is discharged. The evaluation will determine whether any home modifications or safety equipment is needed.

A social worker may recommend a walker or cane, grab bars, a shower seat in the bathroom or a chairlift for the stairs. Home modifications can promote a safe recovery and reduce the chances of hospital readmission from a fall or accident.

  • Arrange follow-up care

Your loved one will need ongoing medical care, so it’s important to make arrangements in advance. If your loved one needs help with transportation, personal care, light housekeeping or meal preparation, consider hiring a home care provider from Visiting Angels Denver. Our caregivers can provide personalized support that meets your loved one’s unique requirements.

  • Get support

Caring for a stroke survivor can be challenging, so it’s vital to surround yourself with support. For some, joining support groups is helpful. Respite care from Visiting Angels Denver ensures your loved one will receive essential care at home when you’re not available.

Reducing Hospital Re-Admissions with Dependable Care at Home

If your loved one needs professional care after a stroke, our Ready-Set-Go Home program helps seniors make a successful transition home after hospitalization. Home visits promote a safe recovery by lowering the risk of falls and other accidents. Count on Visiting Angels Denver to reduce stress for family caregivers.

To learn more about stroke recovery care from Visiting Angels Denver, contact our Wheat Ridge, CO office at 303-990-8148.

Serving Central Denver, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden & the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels DENVER, CO
4251 Kipling St #535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-232-9999

Serving Central Denver, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden & the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels DENVER, CO
4251 Kipling St #535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-232-9999