Home Care in Elk Grove CA
Osteoarthritis can cause extreme pain in the elder suffering from this condition. The joint pain can become so intense that it is nearly impossible for them to complete any tasks around the home.
A home care provider can be hired to assist the elder with these tasks.
As disruptive as the symptoms of osteoarthritis can be in the senior’s life, there are several ways they can manage their symptoms in order to help ease their pain. Here are just a few of those tips.
- Use joint supporters. Because of the affects osteoarthritis can have on the joints, using supporters can actually alleviate the joint pain by keeping this part of the body comfortable and protected.
- Get moving. Elders with this condition usually think that too much movement will make their symptoms worse, but it will actually help. Light exercise, such as walking, is necessary to keep the joints and other parts of the body working properly. By not getting enough physical activity, the elder is at risk for heart disease, obesity, and other health conditions.
- Eat a healthy diet. A diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, and other wholesome foods will keep the body healthy and the inflammation around the joints down. If you are concerned that your loved one is not eating as healthy as they should, supplements can also be used in order to make sure they are getting plenty of nutrients throughout the day.
- Sleep well. A lack of sleep could increase a person’s stress level and could cause other issues with their health. On the other hand, if they are getting plenty of rest, they will have more balance in their body’s movements and will be much more relaxed. Talk to your loved one’s doctor about ways they can sleep better at night if this is a constant battle for them.
- Use a medical alert system. Osteoarthritis is one of the many chronic conditions that can cause the senior to lose their balance. The result would them be a fall-related injury that may require them to go to the emergency room for treatment. With the push of a button, the medical alert system can help by sending help to the elder’s home as soon as possible. This is especially helpful for those seniors who live alone.
- Write it down. In order to get the condition properly treated by the doctor, it is important they fully understand what symptoms the elder is experiencing and when it occurs. You or the senior can jot down all of their symptoms and when it happens in order to give the doctor an idea of what pattern is being exhibited.
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition, but these tips will make it a little more manageable.
If you or an aging loved one needs home care in Elk Grove, CA, remember Senior Home Care Services. Call us at (916) 514-7006 for more information.
Owner at A Better Living Home Care
I started A Better Living Home Care Agency after seeing the impersonal and inconsistent service of large home care companies and franchises in the Greater Sacramento Area. I know, because I once worked for one. I left to put the “personal” back into home care.
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