Beneficial Medical Devices for Senior Citizens
As an elderly family caregiver, there are certain things that you might need to do in order to help your loved one live the best life they can. In many instances, elderly people have health issues that require various types of treatment. When at home, there may be some medical devices that your elderly loved one needs. You and home care providers may need to help your elderly loved one use these devices.
Thermometer
Homecare Metrowest, FL: Medical Devices
One of the most basic, but essential, medical devices for senior citizens is a thermometer. When elderly people get an infection, it can be much more harmful to their body than when a younger adult gets an infection. This is one of the reasons why having a thermometer is so important. If your elderly loved one does have an infection, they will likely have a fever. Being able to see what your elderly loved one’s temperature is can help you to decide if they need medical care.
Blood Pressure Monitor
Another medical device that your elderly loved one should have is a blood pressure monitor. There are many elderly people who have chest pains, feel lightheaded when standing up, or get headaches often. All of these things could mean they have issues with their blood pressure. Being able to catch blood pressure issues earlier can prevent potentially fatal issues.
Pulse Oximeter
Your elderly loved one should also have a pulse oximeter. This is a medical device that is put onto a person’s finger. It measures their blood oxygen levels. Having this device can help to detect health issues such as cardiovascular problems and anemias. Your elderly loved one’s blood oxygen saturation levels should be between 95 and 100 percent. If they aren’t, you or a home care provider should schedule an appointment for your elderly loved one.
Glucometer
Your elderly loved one should have a glucometer, too. This is going to help catch prediabetes or to help them manage diabetes if they have it. By keeping track of their blood sugar levels, your elderly loved one can report back to their doctor to get a more accurate treatment plan.
Conclusion
These are some of the most beneficial medical devices for senior citizens. When caring for your elderly loved one, you should make sure they have these medical devices. If there are other medical devices that you think your elderly loved one should have, you should get those, as well. If your elderly loved one’s doctor prescribes or recommends other devices, be sure your elderly loved one has those in their home, too.
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Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5564000/
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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