Expert Tips For Taking Care Of A Senior Parent After A Stroke
If your senior loved one has recently had a stroke and you’re worried about taking care of them after they are released from the hospital or rehab you should know that worrying is totally normal. Your senior parent may need more help than they have needed before and you may be unsure of what it will be like to take care of them as they recover. Every senior experiences a stroke differently, so every senior’s recovery is unique to them. But there are some things that all seniors will need as they recover, especially if they are recovering at home. According to experts family caregivers who want to provide the best care to a senior loved one that has had a stroke should:
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Your senior loved one should not be alone for long periods of time after they come home. After a stroke seniors have a higher chance of having a stroke. If your senior love done has another stroke getting help as fast as possible is essential. If you have senior home care for your parent then when you can’t be there senior home care can be there to keep an eye on your loved one. That way you can go to work or take care of other responsibilities while still making sure that your senior loved one isn’t left alone.
Ease Into Lifestyle Changes
After a stroke your senior parent is probably going to need to make some big changes in their lifestyle. Usually that includes starting to exercise regularly, eating a healthy diet, and making sure they are getting enough sleep. But those kinds of lifestyle changes can be tough for seniors to adjust to, especially if you hit them with a lot of changes all at once. Instead of trying to make many big sweeping changes in your senior parent’s life start with one or two small changes and work up to more. Diet and exercise are probably the most important so start by making sure your senior loved one is eating healthy and getting some kind of exercise each day.
Be Patient
Your senior loved one may be frustrated, angry, or upset a lot of the time. They are dealing with a lot. In addition to not feeling well the stroke may have left them with physical challenges like not being able to move around the way they used to, not being able to talk the way they used to, or having lost the use of a limb. It can be difficult for seniors to adjust to these kinds of changes. So make sure that you don’t take anything personally. Your parent is not attacking you, they are just upset in general and with good reason usually.
Stay Committed To Recovery
You need to stay strong when it comes to getting your senior parent to do their rehab exercises. Your senior parent may try to get out of doing their exercises because they don’t want to do them. But they need to do them so that they can recover as much function, muscle, and movement as possible.
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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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