A stroke is a loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the vessels supplying blood to the brain, often caused by thrombosis or an embolism, or due to a haemorrhage. Often the affected area of the brain can’t function properly, which can lead to difficulties with movement, speech and sometimes partial blindness.
Having a stroke or series of TIA’s (Transient Ischaemic Attacks) is often life-changing, but having the ability to remain at home following a stay in hospital will minimise the disruption to life’s routines. One-to-one Live-in Care makes that possible; care is provided at an individual level helping with tasks that have become more difficult or impossible since the stroke.
Live-In Care for a stroke victim is positive because…
- Personal Care is provided as and when it is needed, tailored to the preferences, needs and choices of your individual situation to a level that makes you feel comfortable.
- Care at home is responsive and can adapt as needs change.
- A Live-in Carer provides emotional support, remains positive and motivates their client as well as promoting independence and restoring confidence.
- A Live-in Care relationship is long-term; this means that any communication difficulties can be overcome and a variety of communication techniques can be developed when speech is an issue.
- Helping Hands Live-in Carers receive specialist training to help them understand the complexities of care after a stroke.
The comforts of home after a stroke
- Recuperation can be quicker when in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of home, with pets and loved ones nearby to aid the process.
- Comfortable surroundings in which to learn or relearn skills and adapt to any physical limitations that may be present following a stroke.
- There is an audience of one – things will be done the way you want them.
- No upheaval and no disturbance of routine.
- Living at home promotes independence and motivates the spirit, especially important in the initial weeks adjusting to life after a stroke.
- District Nurses can visit and support when required
- One-to-one motivation to ensure that physiotherapy exercises are completed.
- We offer Live-in Respite Care to give family care givers a well deserved break; providing professional Live-in Care for a minimum of two weeks.
Dealing personal care after a stroke
- There are often personal care issues following a stroke. A Live-in Carer from Helping Hands can provide full assistance with sensitive personal care needs such as toileting, continence care, washing and bathing.
- Your personal care assistant is there to help with getting in and out of bed and can work with other agencies, including District Nurses and other healthcare professionals, if additional help is needed.