How Personal Care Services from Visiting Angels of Boulder County Help Seniors in Longmont, CO and Surrounding Areas Transition Home After a Stroke
Our personal care services help elderly stroke survivors in Longmont, Boulder, Louisville and surrounding areas in Boulder County, CO safely and comfortably recover at home
Experiencing a stroke can be devastating. Strokes can cause paralysis, memory loss, vision problems and speech and language issues. Seniors who experience a stroke may struggle to recover and rehabilitate. They must learn to navigate their surroundings, cope with lingering side effects and grapple with daily tasks.
If you’re caring for a loved one who is recovering from a stroke, know that you’re not alone. Visiting Angels of Boulder County can help your loved one with personal care services to transition home safely.
How to Help Your Senior Loved One Transition Home Safely
Transitioning home from the hospital can be stressful, especially for elderly stroke survivors. To ease the process, follow these tips:
- 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 a local home care agency who can provide personal care services.
- 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 caregiver from Visiting Angels of Boulder County. We 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 of Boulder County ensures your loved one will receive essential personal care services when you’re not available.
Reducing Hospital Re-Admissions
If your senior loved one needs professional personal care services 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 of Boulder County to reduce stress for family caregivers during this transitional time.
If you’re in Boulder County and would like to learn more about our stroke recovery care services, call our Longmont, CO office at 303-848-2331.