Home Care: Lots of people have headaches on a regular basis, but it’s important to know the difference between a garden variety headache and something that might be an indication of something far more serious.
Home Care: Talk to your senior’s doctor as well about what symptoms she might exhibit in a headache related to an emergency situation. Her symptoms may be slightly different depending on existing health issues. Home care can help you to keep an eye on your senior’s headaches.
When Your Senior Has More Pain than Ever Before
There’s a certain amount of pain involved with every headache. What’s important is to pay attention to whether this is the worst headache pain your senior has ever experienced. If that’s what she’s feeling, the headache might not be the star of the show. It’s possible that the headache is a symptom of something else going on that’s more serious.
When Your Senior Experiences Seizures
Unless your elderly family member has epilepsy or a history of seizures, even one seizure accompanying a headache is an emergency situation. Make sure to contact your senior’s doctor right away. Her doctor can let you know whether the situation means that she should go to the hospital as soon as possible. If your elderly family member does have a history of seizures, it might be a good idea to have senior care providers available as often as possible to watch for signs of health issues.
When She’s Experiencing Unusual Pre-headache Symptoms
Pre-headache symptoms or aura are usually more common for migraines than they are for headaches, but they’re still possible for your senior to experience. Some of the symptoms to watch for can include extra confusion or trouble thinking, seeing floaters or spots, or experiencing other changes in senses. Your senior might hear ringing in her ears, for instance.
When She’s Experiencing Alarming Symptoms
Any symptoms that are significantly different from anything she’s experienced before with a headache are ones to take seriously. Symptoms like being unable to maintain consciousness or vomiting are some of the symptoms that you should be alert for. These symptoms aren’t ones that your senior should ever ignore.
If your elderly family member is prone to headaches, having home care providers available more often can help so much. Headaches, especially frequent ones, can take so much out of your elderly family member. Knowing that she can rely on home care providers for help when she needs it can alleviate a great deal of stress for her.
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 Lawrenceville, GA, and surrounding areas. Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.
We provide home care in Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.
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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