When a Spouse Has Reached Their Physical Limits, Home Care Can Help

Home Care in Centreville VA

Allison had been helping her husband deal with a number of challenges he was facing following his stroke. She was, in essence, a family caregiver, even though she didn’t see herself that way. Over time, the physical needs that he had and Allison’s advancing years were starting to take a toll on her life. She didn’t think about home care options at the time, but when a friend suggested it, she became curious.

Home care can offer physical support.

Allison’s husband began requiring assistance, not just getting out of bed in the morning, but getting into and out of the shower, going to the bathroom, and doing other things. It was getting exhausting for her. She wasn’t in the best physical condition herself, mostly due to her age, but she began to realize she was reaching her physical limits.

What happens for those who know an Allison? What can they do to help? Below are a few things to think about.

Offer physical support.

If you’re a family member, friend, or neighbor, you might be able to offer physical support to help with these types of situations. If you don’t live close enough or don’t have the time to devote to this type of work, home care support services is available.

A home care aide can be hired for just two hours a day once a week to start. This can be exactly what Allison needs to get some relief in this type of situation.

It allows a spouse some time alone.

When the spouse, Allison in this particular scenario, has a home care aide stopping by every day to help, it can give her the opportunity to spend some time alone. She can go out with friends, go shopping, or just do something that is important to her. Instead of having to be concerned about what’s happening with her husband, she can focus on herself. That can help her alleviate a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety.

It helps her know what to expect.

When Allison knows what to expect tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year, it can give her some peace of mind. It may not be the answer she wants, but what’s most important is having a good understanding about the future.

For someone like Allison, reaching their physical limits is a challenge. Having somebody to turn to, to lean on, can be instrumental in helping them still enjoy life and stay as healthy as possible.

If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Centreville, VA, call the caring staff at Medical Professionals On Call today. 703-273-8818

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Michelle DeFilippis

I graduated with a BS degree and had been selling medical equipment to hospitals, clinics and technicians. More recently, a family member was diagnosed with dementia and we, as a family, realized we were not prepared t care for her. We were thrown into that whirlpool of hospital stays, 24/7 live-in care, skilled care, caring for mom ourselves and finally, now daily home care. This was such a stressful time that I started thinking there had to be other people, other families as overwhelmed and unprepared as we were.

Medical Professionals On Call has such a caring, professional staff who are available to step in with whatever level of care necessary for loved ones and to relieve you of that stress.

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