One of the hardest things to come to terms with after a stroke is the loss of independence that is often a result of suffering one. Our caregivers understand how difficult it can be to ask for and accept help, and will give you as much freedom as you desire. In fact they’ll always encourage you to take on any tasks that you are happy and able to do.
By choosing live-in stroke care you can enjoy the comforts of your own home while having the peace of mind of instant assistance on hand. And as the complications of your stroke improve, we’ll adjust the levels of care you receive to ensure you’re getting even more of that independence back.
The type of support we provide depends on your care requirements, your interests and your wellbeing.
We’ll design a personal care plan that addresses your specific needs and aims to get you back to independence as soon as possible. We’ll support you each and every step of the way through your recovery.
While we can never make any guarantees, we put a lot of effort into ensuring the carer we choose for you will be a good personality fit. You’ll have a big say in the carer that comes to stay with you and the entire care package will be tailored specifically to your needs.
We’ll review your care plan regularly to check in on how you’re getting on with your recovery and care plan. If you, or we, believe any changes are needed we’ll make the adjustments ASAP to ensure a smooth process throughout.
Our live-in carers aren’t only on hand to provide medical, physical and emotional care, they’re also on hand to help with any daily tasks you may need assistance with, from washing the dishes and meal prep through to picking up prescriptions and helping you to get to places.
Our live-in carers are all trained to provide respectful, discreet personal care to help you with private hygiene and toileting where needed. We’re there to provide assistance wherever and whenever it’s required from bathing and getting dressed to oral hygiene and applying make-up.
Our live-in carers are trained to help with physiotherapy exercises to aid with your stroke recovery. We’ll help you to re-learn any movements you may have lost so that you can regain your full independence as quickly as possible.
Stroke survivors will be met with many challenges during their recovery. The effects that a stroke has had will vary from person to person depending on the area of the brain affected and how serious the stroke was.
Stroke can affect many functions of the body, from walking, talking and balance through to vision, swallowing and bladder and bowel control. Half of all stroke survivors will be left with a disability as a direct result of their stroke and many survivors will be met with challenges in their personal life too.
Our specialist stroke care is designed to help you face those short or long term challenges head on with all the support you need. From assistance with regular day to day tasks to being there for you when you need us the most. Our compassionate, expert carers are on hand to provide whatever level of support you require, at your own pace.
Alongside our expert physical support, our carers will provide you with emotional support throughout your recovery. The importance of this support cannot be understated and is just as crucial as physical support.
It’s normal to feel frustrated, angry and helpless with the situation, after all, a stroke is a serious medical event. All our carers are patient and understanding and are there to provide you with the emotional support you need, whenever you need it.
The impact on loved ones can not be ignored, or underestimated, either and we’re here for them too. We can also help to point any family members in the direction of additional guidance and support from various professionals.
Stroke survivors require a combination of expert physical and emotional support to aid their recovery. Physical assistance with day to day activities that may now be difficult such as chores around the home, using the bathroom or doing the food shop may be required. Whilst emotional support in the form of regular chats and generally being there for them will help the survivor during their recovery.
Having a diet rich with brain healthy foods can help to aid your recovery from a stroke. Foods that promote the protein Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) can help support growth of new brain cells and also promote neuronal connections in the brain. It’s critical for the process of neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to recover and rewire itself after sustaining a stroke).
Here’s a selection of foods that can help boost your recovery: Salmon, Nuts & Seeds, Avocados, Quinoa, Eggs, Greek Yogurt, Citrus Fruits, Apples & Tomatoes.
1 in 4 stroke survivors will suffer another stroke, so it’s important to know the signs of a stroke and keep an eye out for the symptoms. There is an easy way to remember and identify the signs of stroke and that’s the acronym FAST. It stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time.
Face: Check if the person can smile and whether their face appears uneven or droopy.
Arms: Take a look to see if the person can raise both arms and hold them up.
Speech: Check to see if the person can speak clearly and that they can understand what you’re saying too.
Time: Call 999 immediately if you identify any of these symptoms and tell the operator that you suspect the person is having a stroke.
Urgent medical help is essential to ensure that the person has the highest chance of recovery so don’t hesitate to call 999, even if you’re not entirely sure and they aren’t showing all the signs at once.