If your mom’s house has two stories, it’s a good idea to get a hospital bed put on the first floor for her while she recovers. The stairs are probably going to be too difficult for her to manage safely for some time. Some other practical ways to help your senior mom recover after a heart attack are:
Your mom is going to need some help to keep the house clean, prepare meals, wash linens and clothes, and run the errands like going to the grocery store or the pharmacy. Home care for seniors is a fantastic service that can provide a lot of the practical support your mom will need.
Recovery from a heart attack can be emotionally challenging for women. Be there to listen, offer reassurance, and encourage her to express her feelings. She may want to try joining counseling or support groups if she experiences anxiety or depression.
Make your mom’s home as safe and comfortable as possible. Remove tripping hazards, ensure good lighting, and consider installing grab bars in the bathroom to prevent falls. Get a hospital bed, a walker, and any other adaptive medical devices she might need during her recovery.
While your mother is recovering she will need experienced help getting in and out of bed, getting to the bathroom, showering, and getting dressed. Personal care at home is specialized care for seniors to help with physically difficult or potentially dangerous tasks like transferring in and out of bed and showering.
Personal care at home is recommended for seniors during recovery because they are often unable to do things like balance or sustain their body weight. Trained caregivers know how to safely help seniors of all sizes and ages with personal care and hygiene tasks.
Your mom will need to change her diet and embrace more heart-healthy meals and snacks. While she is recovering take the opportunity to get rid of any unhealthy food in the house. Fill the house with heart healthy foods and the ingredients to make healthy meals.
If your mom’s doctor has recommended a dietitian, inquire for their advice before shopping for groceries for your mom.
Your mom is going to need lots of follow-up medical care during recovery. If you can’t take her to medical appointments because you have work or family obligations, you will need to arrange for transportation. If your mom has personal care at home or home care the caregiver can also take her to her medical appointments.
You can also talk to her doctor about home health care, if that is easier. With home health care a qualified medical professional will come to your mom’s home to provide the medical care she needs.
Reference
https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/rehab-heart-attack
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