September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and if your senior parent hasn’t been tested for atrial fibrillation, they may not even know they have it. The risk of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib, jumps significantly after the age of 65.
AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, yet many seniors don’t know they have it. Symptoms of AFib include:
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fatigue
- Weakness or numbness
If your senior parent has been experiencing any of these symptoms, make sure they are tested for AFib or other heart-related conditions.
Seniors who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation can often still live at home if they want to remain independent. With help from home care providers, your senior parent can enjoy living in the home they love safely. A home care provider can help your senior parent with chores or other tasks that may be too difficult for them or put a strain on their heart.
Home care providers help seniors with things like:
Monitor Health and Symptoms
A home care provider can regularly check your senior parent’s blood pressure and heart rate throughout the day to make sure they are normal. They can watch for symptoms such as swelling in the legs, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort.
If your senior parent does experience any worrying medical symptoms, a home care provider can get emergency help for them or let their doctor know that they are experiencing symptoms.
Support with Medication Management
Many seniors with heart problems take multiple medications each day. A home care provider can remind them to take the right pills at the right time. They can also help organize medicine boxes or refill prescriptions.
Keeping track of medication is important because missed doses or mistakes can be dangerous for heart health. A home care provider can also set alarms and reminders so that your senior parent always knows when it’s time to take their medications.
Preparing Heart-Healthy Meals
Diet is a key part of managing heart problems. A home care provider can prepare meals that are low in salt, low in unhealthy fats, and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Having someone help them cook healthy meals and shop for healthy foods will help your senior parent stay on a heart-healthy diet.
Help With Household Chores
Household chores can be very physically demanding for your senior parent. Bending over to lift a heavy laundry basket, filling a heavy mop bucket, or reaching up to put dishes away can be stressful and tiring. But maintaining a clean home is important for safety, so that your senior parent can enjoy their home.
A home care provider can help your senior parent with chores like vacuuming, dusting, doing the laundry, taking out the trash, cleaning up after meals, and putting away groceries. That way, your senior parent will have a safe, healthy, and clean home environment in which they can thrive.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Home Care in Peoria, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Blessings! for Seniors Companion Care today. Call (623) 594-0819
Blessings! for Seniors Companion Care is a top provider of home care services in Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Sun City, Sun City West, Tolleson, Phoenix, Youngtown, Surprise, and surrounding areas.
Blessings for Seniors makes it possible for older adults to enjoy the comforts of their own home for as long as possible. We offer a customized care plan that includes services such as; Hourly Senior Home Care, 24-Hour Home Care, Dementia Care, Personal Care and Companion Care. Also ask us about our Veterans’ Home Care program.
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