If your senior mom or dad recently had a heart attack and is coming home for recovery, they are going to need some extra support during their recovery. Every senior is different, so the amount of time that it takes to recover is different for each senior. Having 24-hour home care is important for seniors who are recovering at home.
Seniors have a high risk of having another heart attack or complications from their treatment during their recovery period. And if your mom or dad needed heart surgery, they could be off their feet for quite some time while they recover. They shouldn’t be alone.
It’s rare that a family caregiver can move in with a senior parent and stay with them around the clock after a heart attack or a stroke. That’s why 24-hour home care is a good alternative. You get the peace of mind of knowing that your mom or dad is never alone and that someone is always there to call for help if needed.
Your mom or dad gets the benefit of round-the-clock care from 24-hour home care, like:
Continuous Monitoring
With someone in the home around the clock, your senior parent will receive consistent monitoring. A 24-hour home care provider can regularly check and monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. They can also let you and your senior parent’s doctor know immediately if there are any changes. They can also watch for symptoms that could indicate a medical emergency, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue.
Medication Reminders
Your mom or dad is going to need to get used to taking a lot of medications after a heart attack, and that can be confusing. A care provider can make sure your parent is taking their medications on schedule.
Some medications, such as blood thinners, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors, may need to be taken in specific ways, like with or without food. A 24-hour home care provider can ensure that your senior parent takes the medications correctly.
Physical Support
When the doctor wants your mom or dad to start getting out of bed and moving around a caregiver can help your mom or dad get up and start walking to the bathroom or taking other short walks to get their circulation going.
Physical support also includes things like cooking healthy meals, and doing all the shopping and other household errands to make sure the household runs smoothly.
Emergency Response
In case of an emergency, such as a recurrence of heart attack symptoms, the 24-hour home care professional can quickly call emergency services and provide first aid. Caregivers are also trained in CPR and first aid, so they can act quickly if your senior parent needs immediate help.
Emotional Support
After going through such a traumatic event, your senior parent won’t want to be alone. They may get scared and lonely. But if they have 24-hour home care, someone will always be there to reassure them, sit with them, and make sure they are comfortable and safe.
If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care in Glendale, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Home Care Resources today. Call (602) 443-4700
Home Care Resources is a top provider of home care services in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Goodyear, Cave Creek, Care Free, Fountain Hills, and surrounding areas.
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