You don’t want to think about your parents having to go to the emergency room, but as a family caregiver it is important to realize that a significant injury or illness may require such a trip sooner than later. This means that it is critical that you are prepared for such an event and can give them the support and care that they need throughout their time in the emergency room and after. This care can help to reduce the risk of serious consequences associated with the emergency room and help to maximize the benefit of the care that they receive in the hospital and after discharge. One way to do this is by making sure that you bring with you items that can help your parent to stay comfortable and to ensure that they get efficient and beneficial care during their emergency.
Some things that you should bring with you and your parent must visit the emergency room include:
- Change of comfortable clothing, such as a sweat suit
- Extra socks to keep their feet warm during their visit, especially if they must undress
- Glasses and reading glasses, especially if they wear contacts and might need to remove them
- Supplies to take care of their contacts, dentures, and other devices, such as a case for their hearing aids, if applicable
- Bottled water and healthy, non-perishable snacks, but make sure that they do not eat or drink until the doctor or nurse tells them that it is alright, as eating and drinking might interfere with tests that need to be done
- Entertainment such as books, puzzle books, adult coloring books, or a simple craft such as crocheting to keep their mind occupied during the wait
- Copies of all prescriptions that they are currently taking
- A list of doctors they are seeing and their contact information
- A list of any questions or concerns that you might have regarding their condition or their current symptoms
If your aging parent has been struggling with challenges and limitations, their needs have increased and you are not able to handle them effectively, or your schedule has gotten busier and you are not able to be with your parent as often as you would like to be, now may be the ideal time for you to consider starting home care for them. An in-home senior care services provider can act as a support and supplement to the care that you give your parent to ensure that they have continued access to everything that they need to stay healthy, happy, safe, and comfortable while also encouraging as much independence, engagement, and fulfillment as possible as they age in place. This means that you can have peace of mind knowing that they are in the best hands when you are with them and when you are not.
If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Home Care in South Pasadena, FL, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.
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Becky Moultrie is Owner and Administrator of Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Pinellas. Guided by a motto to Do Good with Love, she’s well positioned to do just that at Assisting Hands. She has a passion for helping families keep seniors and those who are diabled happy and healthy at home. She serves on a number of boards in Pinellas County including the Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber and Better Living Seniors (BLS), leading the Membership Committee. Annually, she hosts a Silver Santa Party, collecting donations for nearly 100 low income seniors in the county. She attends Blessed Sacrament Church, Seminole where she is an Ascribed Member of the Rosminian Order. When not busy Doing Good in the community, Becky is at home with her husband David & their 4 children, tending to their beehives and digging in the garden.
