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August 23, 2018 by Michael Kernan. Administrator

How Home Care Can Help with These Common Medical Conditions

Home Care in North Chicago IL: How Home Care Can Help with These Common Medical Conditions
Home Care in North Chicago IL: How Home Care Can Help with These Common Medical Conditions

Cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure are just a few of the chronic illnesses senior citizens are diagnosed with. When it’s your parent who has a chronic illness, it’s stressful. You want to make sure they’re getting the care they need and following through with the doctor’s recommendations.

Here are several of the most common chronic conditions affecting seniors. If your parent has a chronic illness, it’s likely one of these. Learn more about how home care services can help each of these chronic conditions.

Arthritis

Arthritis pain can be very debilitating. It may make it hard for your mom and dad to move around. They may find it impossible to go up and down stairs. If they have a washer and dryer in the basement or garage, they may be unable to get downstairs to do the laundry.

Home care services include light housekeeping. Your parents could hire someone to do the laundry for them. That caregiver can fold and put clothing away if they want.

Asthma

Asthma can hit at any age. When an attack does hit, a senior needs to use the inhaler as needed and stay calm. With a caregiver on hand, someone is there to call for help if the attack seems unusually bad. Caregivers can also run to get the inhaler or simply provide support during the attack.

Dementia

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. As the brain deteriorates, routine tasks like remembering to eat and drink, using a phone, and taking medications are forgotten. With a caregiver available, your parent has someone to issue medication reminders. The caregiver can cook meals, schedule appointments, and drive your mom or dad to medical offices and stores.

Diabetes

Diabetes rates are soaring. For most seniors, living alone is still possible. Your mom or dad may need help with their diet. They need to eat smaller meals regularly and take insulin or glucose pills as needed. Caregivers can help them by reminding them it’s time to check sugar levels or have another snack or meal.

High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure should be around 120/80. When it gets too high, it puts a strain on blood vessels and arteries and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Diet and exercise are important to maintaining a healthy blood pressure. If those methods fail, your mom or dad may need medications.

Caregivers can help with menu planning, shopping, and meals. They also remind your parent to take medications and go for daily walks.

When your parent is diagnosed with a chronic illness, it’s a frightening time. Home care services can ease some of that stress. Find out more about the ways home care helps seniors who have chronic illnesses by making a call.

If you are considering home care in North Chicago, IL for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at A-Abiding Care today. Serving North and Northwest Chicago and the surrounding area for over 30 years. Call 847-698-1400.

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