A stroke is a severe medical event when something blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and reduces mobility in more than half of stroke survivors who are 65 or older.
Managing the lifestyle changes that can come after a stroke can be a challenge without help. Home Helpers® Home Care is here to make life easier. Here’s how we provide the resources to assist with stroke prevention, recovery, and ongoing support.
PREVENTATIVE
You can help reduce your risk of a stroke with healthy lifestyle choices such as eating healthy, keeping a healthy weight, and getting regular physical activity. It’s important to act quickly if you think someone is suffering a stroke. The chances of surviving and recovering from a stroke are better if emergency treatment is received right away.
Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke is as easy as F.A.S.T.
- F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
- A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?
- T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.
Our exceptional Caregivers are trained to know the signs of stroke and can help with important preventative measures such as:
- Managing nutrition
- Exercise and frequent activity
- Transportation to appointments
- Medication pick-up and reminders
RECOVERY
Whether being discharged from the hospital to home or a skilled nursing or rehab center to home, here’s how Home Helpers® can make the transition easier:
- Discharge support, including transportation, care planning, and setting up the house
- Medication reminders and pick-up
- Monitoring equipment such as Direct Link® powered by Aloe Care and biometrics
- Personal care
- Nutrition and meal prep
- Housekeeping
- Transportation to appointments, rehab, and therapy
ONGOING SUPPORT
In the years that follow a stroke, in-home care may depend on the patient’s health.
Care during this phase often includes:
- Companionship to offset depression and anxiety
- Monitoring equipment such as Direct Link® powered by Aloe Care and biometrics
- Medication reminders and pick-up
- Personal care
- Nutrition and meal prep
- Housekeeping
- Respite Care for family caregivers
A stroke can cause significant lifestyle changes, which may require specialized care. Whatever your care plan requires, Home Helpers® Home Care is here to provide the resources needed to assist with stroke prevention, recovery, and ongoing support with a team of compassionate professionals supporting you every step of the way.
Our services and Care Plans are customizable, so you receive just the right amount of care and can be adjusted as needs change.