Suffering a blood clot can be very frightening and as a family caregiver, you want to take steps to get your parent through both the clot and the recovery.
You should know, however, that now that your parent has experienced a blood clot, they will need to be aware of it and its effects for the rest of their life. The risk of suffering another blood clot increases dramatically after having one, which means that your parent’s preventive measures need to increase along with your awareness and vigilance. Making certain lifestyle changes after your parent has suffered a blood clot can help them through recovery and reduce the risk that they will have another episode of deep vein thrombosis later in life.
Some lifestyle changes that will need to be made when your parent has suffered a blood clot include:
-Your parent may be put on medication such as blood thinners or anticoagulants after their blood clot. And depending on their personal circumstances and health, they may need to take these medications into the future. Regardless of how long they need to be on these prescriptions, make sure that your parent takes them when and how they are supposed to. Medication reminders from you or a home care provider can be instrumental in ensuring that they remain compliant with these medications and get the maximum benefit from them.
-Your parents will still be able to travel after experiencing a blood clot, but it is important to take further precautions. When possible, take the form of transportation that will be the shortest and that will allow your parent to move around throughout the trip. If you are driving, make sure that you stop every hour to an hour and a half so that your parent can get out of the car and walk around. Talk to the doctor about your parent wearing compression stockings during travel.
-Hydration is extremely important when it comes to reducing the risk of blood clots. Talk to your parent’s doctor about their hydration needs and how to make sure that they are getting enough water without compromising other health issues.
-Your parent will need to be more active to further reduce the risk of another blood clot. It is important that they move around throughout the day, even if they have reduced or limited mobility. The support and assistance from a home care provider can help your parent to walk around the home, move their legs and feet, and otherwise stay active to keep their blood flowing.
-If your aging parent is overweight, they will need to work towards a healthier weight. This will likely require a change in their diet. Talk to the doctor about how to safely and healthily change their diet so that they can lose weight while still getting all of the nutrients that they need to thrive.
How can Senior care help?
If your aging parent has recently been diagnosed with a new health challenge or other issues, their needs have increased to the point that you are no longer able to handle them effectively, your schedule has changed and you are no longer able to be with them as much as you need, or you simply feel that they would benefit from more diversified care, now may be the ideal time for you to start home care for them.
An in-home senior care services provider can be there for your parent when it is best for them and their needs, as well as the amount of care that you give them. This means that they can pursue a lifestyle that is as active, engaged, independent, and fulfilling as possible as they age in place. For you, knowing that they have access to this care can ease your stress and help you to feel more confident about your parent’s health and well-being throughout their later years.
For more information about hiring Senior Care Pacific Beach CA, call the friendly caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare who can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, at 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.
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