Stroke Recovery Care Fredericksburg Virginia
Stroke Recovery Care for Seniors in Fredericksburg VA and Surrounding Areas
People who have had a stroke may face a variety of physical and mental difficulties throughout the recovery process, including paralysis, difficulty communicating, and memory loss. As many as two-thirds of those who have a stroke may be left permanently disabled as a result. For this reason, it's crucial to provide enough care and support for a senior loved one after they've had a stroke, and to seek strategies to expedite their recovery.
A stroke patient's recovery process is very different from that of a healthy family member. It goes without saying that you are going to need as much assistance as you can obtain if a loved one of yours has just had a stroke. The good news is that Visiting Angels Fredericksburg provides in-home stroke recovery care in Fredericksburg, King George, Culpeper, Colonial Beach and throughout Stafford, Spotsylvania Counties. It will be easier for your family member to heal and regain their independence with the help of our skilled and kind caregivers.
Why Choose Visiting Angels Fredericksburg for Stroke Recovery Care?
For over two decades, Visiting Angels Fredericksburg has provided stroke recovery care services to elderly clients in Stafford, Spotsylvania and Fauquier Counties. The danger of a second stroke is high for elderly people who are recuperating from the first one, but with the aid of a devoted, professional caregiver from our team, your loved one will get the support they need to recover in their own home.
These 5 tips can help you identify and handle common issues as you care for your loved one:
- Don’t ignore falls. Falls after stroke are common. If a fall is serious and results in severe pain, bruising or bleeding, take your loved one to the emergency room. If your loved one has minor falls more than two times within six months, see your physician or physical therapist for treatment.
- Measuring progress matters. How much acute rehabilitation therapy your loved one receives depends partly on the rate of improvement. Survivors in acute rehabilitation are expected to make measurable functional gains every week based on the Functional Independence Measure Score (FIMS). Functional improvements include daily, mobility and communication skills. The typical rehabilitation expectation is improving 1-2 FIMS points per day.
- A change in abilities can result in a change in services. Medicare coverage for rehabilitation therapies may be available if your loved one’s physical function has changed. Any improvement or decline in motor skills, speech or self-care since the last time your loved one was in therapy may mean eligibility changes in services.
- Monitor changes in attitude and behavior. Evaluate whether your loved one is having a hard time controlling emotions. Consult a healthcare provider to develop a plan of action.
- Stop depression before it hinders recovery. Post-stroke depression is common, with as many as 30-50 percent of stroke survivors depressed in the early or later phases of post-stroke. Post-stroke depression can significantly affect your loved one’s recovery and rehabilitation. Consult a healthcare provider to develop a plan of action.
Call Visiting Angels Fredericksburg at 540-373-6906 or email us at sales@fcangels.com to learn how our home care services can help your loved one.
Serving Fredericksburg, VA and Surrounding Counties
Visiting Angels FREDERICKSBURG, VA
2200 CARL D SILVER PKWY #103Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-373-6906
Fax: 540-899-9674