How In-Home Supportive Services from Visiting Angels Helps Seniors in Littleton, CO and Surrounding Areas Recover After a Stroke
At Visiting Angels, our in-home supportive services include stroke recovery care for seniors in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Parker and nearby cities in Colorado
Experiencing a stroke can be devastating, especially for seniors. Strokes can cause paralysis, memory loss, vision problems and speech and language issues. 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.” Seniors may struggle to recover and rehabilitate. They must learn to navigate their surroundings, cope with lingering side effects and grapple with daily tasks.
Fortunately, in-home supportive services from Visiting Angels Littleton can help your loved one transition home safely.
How to Help Your Loved One Transition Home Safely
The transition from hospital to home can be stressful. To ease the process, follow these tips for recovering at home:
- 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 is having difficulties, discuss getting help from family, friends or professional in-home supportive services from a home care agency like Visiting Angels Littleton.
- 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 home care services from Visiting Angels Littleton. Our in-home 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 Littleton ensures your loved one will receive essential in-home supportive services when you’re not available.
Reducing Hospital Re-Admissions
If your senior loved one needs care after a stroke, Visiting Angels Littleton can reduce stress for family caregivers. Our Ready-Set-Go Home program helps seniors make a successful transition home after hospitalization. The program includes home visits to promote a safe recovery by lowering the risk of falls and other accidents.
If you’re in Littleton, CO or the surrounding areas and would like to learn more about stroke recovery and our other in-home supportive services for seniors, call Visiting Angels Littleton at 720-410-9430.