5 Ways In Home Care Can Support Fresno, CA Seniors During Physical

Whether it is to recover from an illness or manage a chronic health condition, many Fresno seniors take part in physical therapy programs. To achieve the best results, seniors should remain consistent during their program. Hiring an in home caregiver is a great way to support your loved one during their program, here’s why:

1. Keeps Track of Their Recovery

   What your loved one does at home is a key part of ensuring their success in physical therapy. Seniors need to rest, eat a well-balanced diet, hydrate themselves, and follow other recommendations from their physicians to take care of their bodies. A caregiver can also monitor your loved one’s progress as well as changes that may signal a problem.

2. Prevents Falls

   One of the most common reasons seniors participate in a physical therapy program is to recover after a fall. A Visiting Angels caregiver can provide suggestions to prevent falls within the home. At Visiting Angels of Fresno, our in home caregivers are dedicated to helping local seniors minimize their fall risk. Experiencing a second fall could stifle their progress or cause a serious injury.

3. Provides Reminders

   During a physical therapy program, your loved one may have a lot of things to remember. This includes appointments with doctors, medications to take, and “homework” to perform at home. A home care professional can ensure your loved one doesn’t forget any aspect of their program.

4. Reduces the Risk of Hospital Readmissions

   Visiting Angels of Fresno offers a program designed to help local seniors smoothly transition back home from a hospital stay: Ready-Set-Go Home. Being readmitted to the hospital can cause your loved one’s physical therapy progress to stall. During our Ready-Set-Go Home program, a caregiver will support your loved one through many ways including:

   • Accompanying your loved one to physical therapy appointments
   • Scheduling deliveries of medical equipment and supplies
   • Providing medication reminders
   • Identifying risk factors of readmission
   • And much more
5. Offers Encouragement
   When physical therapy becomes difficult, a Visiting Angel can uplift your loved one and provide encouraging words. Having a support system around your loved one can help them make a speedy recovery.

If you are interested in our in home care, call our offices today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at home. We would be happy to discuss your loved one’s needs and how a Visiting Angel could support their recovery.

Call Visiting Angels of Fresno at 559-550-6573 to learn more about our in home care and how we can help your loved one feel safe and comfortable in their own home.