When seniors have had a stroke their recovery can take weeks to months or even years. The recovery time and what they need during the recovery largely depend on how severe the stroke was and what physical damage was done by the stroke. Sometimes doctors won’t be able to tell for a long time how serious the effects of the stroke are. Sometimes seniors can recover a lot more mobility and function than doctors though based on how good their care is. Recovering at home with the help of post-hospital care services can help seniors recover faster because they are in a familiar and comfortable environment.
These things can also help seniors recover after a stroke:
Post-Hospital Care
Post-hospital care for seniors that are recovering at home can include things like making sure seniors get nutritious meals and making sure they get the medications that they need to help with their recovery. Also included in post-hospital care are things like help getting to the bathroom, help with showers and getting dressed, and making sure seniors have plenty of clean linens and laundry. Post-hospital care is available around the clock so that seniors don’t have to be alone during their recovery.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help seniors recover their mobility and keep their muscles strong. If seniors need to spend a long time recovering they may lose muscle mass and the ability to move around easily. Physical therapy exercises at home can help seniors learn to walk again, keep their muscles strong, and encourage them to try moving around on their own. The doctor may prescribe physical therapy to assist in a senior’s recovery as well as to get them up and about and moving after a surgery.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy for seniors is a type of therapy that focuses on fine movement and motor skills. It’s very beneficial for seniors after a stroke, and it can be done at home so that seniors don’t have to leave the house and go to a medical facility. The movements used in occupational therapy will help seniors relearn how to do things like grip a cup, fasten buttons, and perform other activities that require hand/eye coordination, spatial awareness, and movements that require fine motor skills. Occupational therapy can be very useful for all seniors, but especially for seniors that are recovering from a stroke.
Speech Therapy
It’s very common for seniors to suffer some paralysis of the face and vocal cords during a stroke. That can make it difficult for seniors to form words and speak effectively during their recovery. Speech therapy at home can help seniors regain the ability to speak and communicate using their voices. It may take some time for seniors to fully recover the ability to speak if they have had a severe stroke but in many cases, it is possible for seniors to speak again after some intensive speech therapy. Speech therapy can also help seniors learn to swallow safely again after a stroke.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Post-Hospital Care in Delano CA please contact the caring staff at Purpose Driven Home Health & Home Care. Call (661) 412-9730.
Purpose Driven Home Health & Home Care provides exceptional home care for seniors and families in Bakersfield, Wasco, Shafter, Delano, Lamont, Arvin, Taft, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, McFarland, and surrounding areas.
Purpose Driven Home Health & Home Care provides exceptional home care for seniors and families in Bakersfield, Wasco, Shafter, Delano, Lamont, Arvin, Taft, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, McFarland, and surrounding areas.
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