In-home Stroke Care Services in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
For comfortable, in-home stroke care services, A Place At Home―DFW Northwest provides compassionate, respectful care you can trust. We help families in the northwestern region of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, ensure loved ones receive the care they need to live in their homes as long as possible while recovering from a stroke.
What Does Our Stroke Recovery Care Include?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. Stroke victims can incur physical impairment, communication challenges, and more, according to the Stroke Association. At least 75% of people who suffer a stroke are seniors.
A Place At Home has caretakers with experience and training to help seniors cope with stroke recovery care. We understand the challenges associated with this traumatic event and can provide comprehensive care from the comfort of your home. We tailor our services to each senior in our care, enabling them to live a high-quality, fulfilling life and recover from a hospital stay with dignity.
At A Place At Home, we provide personalized stroke recovery plans, including:
- An initial care assessment to better understand the level of care each senior needs
- Communication tools and assistive devices to facilitate speech
- Range of motion exercises to maintain or rebuild muscle strength and prevent atrophy
- Mental health checks and socialization to prevent depression
- Nutritional support to boost caloric and protein intake to promote healing
- Encouragement to fuel recovery and independence
How Does In-Home Care Help Seniors Recovering from a Stroke?
Short-term, in-home stroke recovery care takes a multi-faceted approach to our stroke recovery services. A Place At Home’s care plans focus on helping seniors regain their daily living skills, such as eating, dressing, and bathing. Our caretakers provide speech therapy to improve communication and recreational therapy to build social skills. Regular visits give our caretakers a pulse on the mental health of the seniors in their care. We’re one of the first lines of defense against depression.
Stroke Recovery Tips for Seniors
A stroke can leave survivors and caregivers feeling overwhelmed. The fear of another stroke and new health issues can be a lot to handle. But don’t worry; there are ways to spot and prevent common problems. With the right help, recovery and progress is possible.
The American Stroke Association recommends stroke victims and caretakers:
- Understand the side effects of prescribed medication to prevent it from hampering recovery.
- Provide proper nutrition gives the body the energy it needs to recover. Provide regular meals and follow medication instructions.
- Attend physical therapy to combat dizziness, imbalance, and movement challenges.
- Keep doctors in the loop about changes in behavior or falls.
- Measure progress improvements and celebrate wins.
- Be on the lookout for signs of depression to prevent it from becoming a serious issue. Up to 40% of stroke victims develop depression.
- Providing care for a stroke victim can take a toll on the caregiver. A Place At Home’s stroke recovery caretakers give family members a break to recharge.
Stroke Recovery
is Within Your Reach
Help your loved one recover their independence with the assistance of a trained care professional you can count on. We serve seniors in Dallas, Grapevine, Fort Worth, Flower Mound, Keller, Coppell, Southlake, Argyle, and the surrounding area. Reach out to our friendly team of caregivers at A Place At Home–DFW Northwest for more information and to get the support you and your loved one need to confidently face this challenging time.