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Having stroke can have a serious impact on the way your aging relative lives, both immediately after the stroke and for years to come. The recovery period after a stroke can vary depending on the severity of the stroke. How much of their previous function an older adult regains can also vary. One of the things that can affect how much function comes back is the senior\u2019s dedication to their rehabilitation and the support they receive. Home care can assist with stroke rehabilitation, so that your aging relative can overcome the impact of the stroke and return to an active life. Below are 4 tips that seniors can use to have a better stroke recovery and how home care can help.<\/p>\n

#1: Do What the Doctor Says<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a stroke, the doctor will likely prescribe medications or make changes to existing medications. They\u2019ll also make recommendations for lifestyle changes, such as dietary changes. The more closely the older adult follows the doctor\u2019s instructions, the better the results will be.<\/p>\n

\"\"Home care can help the senior to follow the doctor\u2019s instructions by reminding them to take medications and driving them to follow up and rehabilitation appointments.<\/p>\n

#2: Be Dedicated to Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n

And speaking of stroke rehabilitation, the more your aging relative puts into it, the more they\u2019ll get out of it and the better their post-stroke function is likely to be. In addition to attending rehabilitation appointments, there will be work the senior needs to do at home, such as exercises and activities.<\/p>\n

A home care provider can assist the older adult to do their exercises at home. They can also set up activities that help with stroke rehabilitation, like those that improve the use of hands. For example, the home care provider can set up a bowl of buttons or other small items and an empty bowl for the senior to transfer the buttons from one bowl to the other one at a time using the affected hand.<\/p>\n

#3: Assistance with Daily Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter how hard the older adult works at stroke rehabilitation, they\u2019ll need help for a while. Having a home care provider to assist with things like dressing, making meals, and cleaning the house can reduce the frustration and stress caused by an inability to do the things they used to.<\/p>\n

#4: Improve Household Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because stroke can affect the way a senior moves, it\u2019s important to make some changes to prevent them from falling. Home care providers can assist with home safety by removing any clutter that the older adult could trip over, like piles of old magazines or newspapers. They can also move furniture and other items out of walkways. In addition, home care providers can look for trip hazards like cords running across walkways or loose rugs.<\/p>\n

Sources
\nhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/stroke\/recovery.htm<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/stroke-photos\/tips-for-stroke-recovery.aspx<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/stroke\/in-depth\/stroke-rehabilitation\/art-20045172<\/a><\/p>\n

If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Homecare in Gulfport, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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