Breathing Easier through the Help of Professional Home Care
Home Care Encino CA
Asthma can be a serious condition for people of all ages. Seniors who have asthma, whether this is a relatively recent development or something they have been dealing with since they were children, it can be stressful, especially when they have an asthma attack. May is Asthma Awareness Month and any senior who lives alone and is dealing with this serious condition should consider the prospect of hiring a home care aide on a regular basis.
How home care can benefit somebody with asthma.
There are many things that a professional home care aide can do to assist elderly individuals. The most common things include assisting them with getting out of bed and getting dressed in the morning, preparing meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner if they require assistance with that, helping them get into and out of the bathtub, going to the bathroom, doing laundry, driving them to various doctor’s appointments, the store, and other activities, and much more.
It can also be difficult for seniors to clean on a regular basis. Taking care of basic household cleaning activities, such as dusting can be exceedingly difficult for people as they get older, especially if they have diminished strength in their legs and a loss of balance. An in-home care provider could dust ceiling fans, on top of window frames and door moldings, and other hard-to-reach areas. This can help to reduce the amount of allergens flying through the air, which can reduce the possibility of an asthma attack.
Vacuuming and sweeping the floors on a regular basis is also important. Keeping the floors clean helps to reduce the amount of dust, pollen, pollutants, bacteria, and other allergens that get stirred up every time somebody walks by.
The goal for people with asthma is to be able to breathe a little easier, and that can be made much more difficult when seniors have difficulty cleaning, getting around, and taking care of other basic household tasks daily, weekly, and even monthly. An experienced caregiver hired through a home care agency can often assist with these essential tasks that can improve the air quality within the house and ultimately the quality of life for the elderly client.
Contact the home care agency to find out just how they can assist seniors stay healthy and avoid asthma related episodes that can potentially harm their health and increase the level of stress and anxiety they feel.
If you or an aging loved one needs home care services in Encino, CA, call Livewell Private Care at (310) 933-4986. Servicing Los Angeles, CA, and the surrounding areas.