How Personal Care Helps Seniors Recovering After A Fall
If your senior parent is at home recovering after a fall, they may need more help than usual during their recovery, including personal care at home services. Personal care at home is assistance for seniors with things like getting in and out of bed safely, showering safely, getting dressed, and getting up to use the bathroom.
When family members think about the types of things that seniors will need help with during their recovery, they may not think about things like showering or getting dressed. But those are often the things that seniors need the most help with.
Seniors have a high risk of falling again in the weeks after their fall while they are recovering. So, it’s important to minimize the risk of your mom or dad falling again by making sure they have all the support they need, like personal care at home.
Some of the ways that personal care at home helps seniors who are recovering after a fall are:
Safe Showering Assistance
Getting in and out of the shower after a fall can be risky. Caregivers are trained to help seniors shower safely.
They can provide steady support while stepping in and out of the shower, use non-slip mats and shower chairs to prevent slipping and assist with washing hard-to-reach areas, ensuring thorough cleanliness without the risk of falling.
If your mom or dad is unable to get out of bed, a personal care at home provider can help them wash their hair, clean up, and stay fresh right in bed using medical equipment and supplies like cleaning wipes and dry shampoo.
Helping with Dressing
Getting dressed each day will give your mom or dad a sense of normalcy and help them establish a routine again. But, putting on clothes can be tricky for seniors, especially after a fall. Caregivers make this process easier and safer by laying out clothes that are easy to put on and take off.
They can also help provide balance support while seniors get dressed, preventing wobbles or falls. Personal care at home caregivers can also help seniors with buttons and zippers, put on socks, and put on shoes, ensuring they are comfortable and ready for the day.
Safe Bed Transfers
After a fall, getting in and out of bed can be difficult and dangerous. Personal care at home caregivers who help seniors get in and out of bed have special training in using equipment and techniques that can safely help seniors get up. They can help seniors by providing support as they sit up and swing their legs over the side of the bed.
They can also use transfer belts, slings, or other aids to provide extra stability and support your mom or dad’s weight as they shift in or out of bed. If your mom or dad had a hip, knee, or shoulder injury, using transfer belts and slings can be a big help.
Creating a Safe Environment
Personal care at home providers help make the home safer to prevent future falls by removing obstacles and decluttering pathways. They can also remove area rugs, make suggestions to improve lighting and recommend other safety upgrades that will help your mom or dad prevent falls in the future.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Old Bridge Township, NJ, please contact the caring staff at Lares Home Care (732) 334-3323.
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