Senior Care in Cumming GA

A stroke can leave both parent and child immobilized. The sudden and sometimes severe effects leave family members in various stages of grief and shock. The good news is that many people who have experienced a stroke continue to improve for several years following the incident.

Rehabilitation

Depending on the impairments your loved one faces, they will most likely work with either a speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or a combination of the three. Most therapists will want to include you in the recovery process by having you perform rehabilitative exercises at home with your parent. Your parent may be learning new skills, relearning old ones, or adapting to the limitations they are faced with. Patience and persistence are important practices for both of you. Keeping a therapy log will help those caregivers that provide part-time care and ensure continued therapy.

Signs of Impending Stroke

It’s important to be aware of the symptoms your loved one may experience if they are experiencing another stroke. These warning signs consist of slurred speech, drooping face—if they smile, one side of their mouth will not raise as high as the other—and arm numbness or weakness. Dizziness and confusion are also possible signs as well as shortness of breath and heart palpations. If they report any of these symptoms or you notice their existence, call 911 immediately.

Reduce the Risk

Prevention is always the best approach to treatment.

• Alcohol: Limit you parent’s alcoholic intake. Having more than two alcoholic drinks per day increases one’s chances of a stroke by 50%.
• Atrial Fibrillation: AFib is an irregular, rapid heartbeat. Those with this condition have an increase stroke rate five times that of an average person. The reason for this is their increased chances of developing a blood clot. Making sure your loved one is on an anti-coagulant medication will significantly lower their chance of stoke.
• High Blood Pressure: HBP increases your parent’s chance of a stroke. This can be controlled with diet, exercise and medication.
• Smoking: Smoking thickens the blood causing potential clots to form. Stopping is vital to your loved one’s long-term recovery.

Senior Care Provider

It may seem like a long road to recovery for your loved one, but know that they and you have a lot of resources to help you both through this trying time. One of these is your senior care provider. These professional caregivers have cared for many seniors that have experienced the effects of a stroke. They can provide them with the care they need, giving you time to refresh and care for yourself.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in Cumming, GA and the surrounding areas. Call (678) 828-2195 for more information.

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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