Home Care and Support for Post-Stroke Recovery – Stroke Caregivers throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union Counties in New Jersey.

A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to part of the brain is blocked, resulting in a lack of oxygen to brain cells. Without oxygen, the brain cells will start to die. As people age, risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol increase your chances of having a stroke or developing heart disease.

There are two basics kinds of strokes.

Strokes have very noticeable symptoms. Often there is a sudden sense of numbness or weakness on one side of the body. It’s usually noticed in the face, arm, or leg. Sometimes there is confusion, too. You may notice the individual has trouble speaking or even understanding. The person could also have trouble seeing or difficulty walking. Maintaining balance is usually an issue, too. Occasionally, there may be a severe headache as well.

There are other potential symptoms of stroke, though they tend to be less frequent. There could be a sudden round of nausea. There may also be a brief loss of consciousness. Sudden pain in the face or limbs could also be a sign of stroke. Shortness of breath may also signal the onset of a stroke.

There are a few of simple tests to decide if it’s a stroke:

If any of these symptoms are present, call 911 emergency services immediately. The “Time Lost is Brain Lost” campaign is absolutely true. The sooner medical attention is sought, the more likely it is that the person will fully or mostly recover.

When a stroke occurs, time spent in the hospital amounts to mere moments compared to what can be a lengthy and challenging recovery process. A stroke can change your loved one’s life in the blink of an eye. Suddenly normal, everyday activities become impossible for the stroke survivor to do alone. Living arrangements, too, can create unique issues. Even the scope of the home (its layout and its associated responsibilities) may be incompatible with their changed capabilities. Home care often becomes necessary, but it requires some planning.

The days just after a stroke will slowly begin to reveal the number of long term problems ahead. These could include cognitive problems, challenges communicating, physical difficulties and emotional issues like depression. Our caregivers can make much of this easier.

As soon as possible and in advance of the stroke survivor being discharged, an assessment should be made of the stroke survivor’s entire situation, including their living environment, support from family, disability and insurance benefits, along with the possible introduction of in-home healthcare.

For a safe and comfortable transition, plan on the following necessary changes:

The home health aides at David York Agency can help with day to day caregiving including bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and feeding. Even light housekeeping and laundry can be added to the list. Activities of daily living are difficult after a stroke and our aides can make things much easier.

Our registered nurses can help individuals follow a physician’s care plan, ensuring medication is properly dispensed and the right therapies are carried out correctly to help with the therapeutic process.

Our Caregivers Can Assist You with In-Home Care for Stroke Patients

More and more stroke victims are opting for care in the comfortable surroundings of their home. This is especially the case for the elderly who are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing relief involved with stroke recovery. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat the specific requirements of stroke victims and improve the quality of life.

When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. Our aides are well trained and carefully monitored by our nurses who develop a care plan for the patient in conjunction with the patient’s other health professionals and family. Our nurse trains them in the special issues related to stroke recovery. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.

No matter what level of service you need, we’re available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Sometimes the cost of the services can be covered by private medical insurance or Medicare depending on the physician’s orders. Often long term care insurance will pay for a home health aide when the patient is unable to perform activities of daily living.

Stroke Home Care Services – Your Trusted Source for In-Home Health Care for Stroke Patients and Post-Stroke Recovery Caregivers

When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider in northern New Jersey to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.

We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union, including the towns of Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Ridgewood, Livingston, Verona, Secaucus, Morristown, Berkeley Heights, Cranford and Springfield. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.