Every stroke recovery support journey is different—but small wins along the way make a big impact.
A stroke can feel like it comes out of nowhere. One moment, everything is fine—and the next, you’re talking to doctors, hearing unfamiliar medical terms, and trying to wrap your mind around what just happened. It’s overwhelming, confusing, and deeply emotional. Read more
Find tips to ensure safety in each room of the house during post-stroke recovery and beyond.
Post-stroke recovery is a mentally and physically challenging undertaking, and the only thing you’d like to do is to get back to your pre-stroke life. However, considering that more than half of stroke survivors commonly have some form of disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in-home safety modifications may be needed to make life following a stroke safer and easier.
The good news is that there are some easy actions that can improve safety and accessibility for someone who is recovering from a stroke. Following are a few ideas for home modification for stroke patients from Harmony Home Health & Hospice, the leading provider of home nursing care in Utah and New Mexico.
Fall Prevention:
About 40% of stroke survivors undergo significant falls within a year after their strokes. These strategies can help prevent trips and falls in the senior’s home:
Ease Laundry Chores:
Doing laundry demands a lot of lifting, reaching, bending, and pulling that might be hard for someone recovering from a stroke. The suggestions below can help:
Make the Bedroom Safer:
The bedroom needs to be a place of sanctuary and safety. To make sure it stays that way post-stroke, consider these tips:
With our in-home safety evaluations and suggestions, Harmony Home Health & Hospice can help ensure that your loved one’s home is safe and secure for post-stroke recovery. Our experienced home health care professionals can also provide the care and assistance your loved one may need to improve recovery and make life more comfortable. Contact us today to learn more about our home nursing care in Utah and New Mexico.
Know the signs of stroke to improve stroke recovery outcomes.
Stroke recovery begins by understanding what a stroke is, and the warning signs of stroke to watch for. Stroke, according to the National Stroke Association, is listed as the 5th top reason for death in the United States, with as many as 800,000 people experiencing a stroke every year. This means that every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and every 4 minutes somebody dies because of a stroke.
If you are taking care of an aging or chronically ailing relative who is at an elevated risk for stroke, it’s critical to be sure that you are able to discern the signs of a stroke. The sooner you access assistance, the more likely your loved one will survive the stroke. Symptoms of stroke can include sudden onset of:
If you detect these potential signs of stroke in someone, remember to act F.A.S.T.
Face: Ask the person to smile and notice if one side tends to droop.
Arms: Ask the individual to lift both arms. Does one arm droop downward?
Speech: Ask the individual to repeat a very simple sentence. When he or she does, note if speech is slurred or if the individual is not able to put together words the right way.
Time: Time is critical! If you detect any of the above symptoms, call 911 immediately or make sure the person gets to a hospital as soon as possible!
At Harmony Home Health & Hospice, a leading caregiver in Provo and the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on providing professional, highly-trained caregivers to care for your senior loved ones. Our skilled care team can help make sure you understand the warning signs of stroke to watch for, along with help managing other chronic health concerns for someone you love. We offer a wide variety of senior home health care services, such as:
Get in touch with us at 1-877-I-NEED-CARE (1-877-463-3322) for more information about strokes and stroke recovery, and to learn how a caregiver in Provo and the surrounding areas can help.
