Steps to Take When Your Elderly Loved One Has a Stroke-converted

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Steps to Take When Your Elderly Loved One Has a
Stroke

• One of the top causes of death among seniors is a
  recurrent stroke, which is why the recovery
  process from an initial stroke is extremely
  important. Recovery depends on various factors,
  such as the extent of the brain injury and the
  type of treatment. To prevent another stroke,
  family caregivers need to provide support and
  high-quality care. Below are some of the steps
  you should take in the event your aging loved one
  has had a stroke.

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Seek Medical Care Immediately

• A quick response can have a huge impact on the
  way seniors recover after a stroke. Aging adults
  who arrive at a hospital within the first three
  hours following their first stroke symptom could
  potentially experience less disability after the
  stroke compared to seniors with delayed care.
  Call 911 immediately after noticing any stroke
  symptoms.
• Some of the symptoms associated with a stroke
  are
• One side of the face drooping  Slurred
  speech Difficulty walking Impaired vision
  Inability to move one arm
• Caring for a senior Seek Medical Care Immediately
• loved one can be challenging for families who
  dont have expertise or professional training in
  home care, but this challenge doesnt have to be
  faced alone. Family caregivers can turn
  to Plantation Home Care Assistance for the help
  they need. We provide high-quality live-in and
  respite care as well as comprehensive
  Alzheimers, dementia, stroke, and Parkinsons
  care.

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Alter Communication Methods

• The way seniors communicate with others after a
  stroke depends on the amount of brain damage they
  have. However, its best to communicate one topic
  at a time with your loved one until his or her
  brain regains functioning. Refrain from speaking
  loudly when talking to your loved one because it
  could make him feel embarrassed and disrespected.
  To allow your parent to process the information,
  speak clearly and use complete sentences. Turn
  off the television and radio, and limit other
  background noises so your loved one can focus on
  one thing at a time.

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Encourage Healthy Eating

• Once they are released from the hospital, the
  foods seniors eat can boost the effectiveness of
  medications and speed up recovery. In the early
  stages of recovery, your parent may experience
  weak and uncoordinated swallowing muscles, making
  it difficult to eat certain foods. A physician
  may suggest starting off by eating soft foods and
  plenty of liquids. Swallowing disorders can lead
  to fluid aspiration, which causes pneumonia.
  Therefore, your loved one needs to stick to the
  post-stroke diet the doctor has suggested. 
• Providing post-stroke care for a loved one can be
  challenging. Families who find it difficult to
  care for their aging loved ones without
  assistance can benefit greatly from
  professional respite care. Plantation, FL, family
  caregivers who need a break from their caregiving
  duties can turn to Home Care Assistance. Using
  our proprietary Balanced Care Method, our respite
  caregivers can encourage your loved one to eat
  well, exercise regularly, get plenty of mental
  and social stimulation, and focus on other
  lifestyle factors that promote longevity.

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Control Stress

• Although stress may not have contributed to your
  loved ones stroke, it could cause a recurrent
  stroke. Help your loved one live life as
  stress-free as possible after having a stroke.
  Maintaining more balance and happiness could undo
  some of the psychological damage the stroke has
  caused. Depression is common in senior stroke
  survivors, and it can disrupt the rehabilitation
  process. Encourage your loved one to set
  realistic goals and maintain a positive attitude
  while recovering.
• Seniors can face a variety of age-related
  challenges. Though some families choose to take
  on the caregiving duties, there may come a time
  when they need a trusted Plantation senior home
  care provider. Families sometimes need respite
  from their duties so they can focus on their
  other responsibilities, and some seniors need
  around-the-clock assistance that their families
  are not able to provide. Home Care Assistance is
  here to help. Call [phone] today to create
  a customized stroke care plan for your loved one.

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