Stroke Rehabilitation and Stroke Homecare in Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton
Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton stroke homecare services can help those recovering to live an independent life.
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What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is cut off, either due to a blockage or a bleed in the brain. When the brain is starved of blood, it can’t access any essential nutrients or oxygen. A lack of blood in the brain often results in brain cells and parts of the brain being damaged or destroyed.
What is the impact of a stroke?
The consequences of a stroke vary according to the individual and how healthy they were at the time of the stroke. The impact can also depend on the location in the brain where the stroke struck, its intensity and the extent of the damage caused.
Continuing effects of a stroke can include: cognitive problems, communication problems, physical problems, depression, incontinence, pain, and fatigue.
Speak to our Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton Right at Home office to discuss how our care at home services can support you/help you.
How can Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton help with your post-stroke care at home?
Life after a stroke is different for every individual. Most people see some level of recovery during their stay in hospital. Many continue to recover and regain skills by following a care plan for stroke survivors at home.
Care plans following a stroke require input and development from a specialist stroke recovery team in a local Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton hospital.
At Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton, our homecare for stroke patients can include:
- helping with mobility
- continence care
- managing and administering medication
- household tasks
- transport
- shopping
Importantly, our skilled CareGivers can also support Clients with their recovery and rehabilitation by assisting them to maintain their exercise routines and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton also has a Clinical Specialist, based at National Office, who is available to support CareGiver teams across the network when caring for a Client.
J S | Daughter of Client"My mum recently came out of hospital needing support in the mornings and evenings. All the carers have shown kindness towards mum and respect her wish to be as independent as possible, within her capabilities. They have also watched her progress and been sensitive to her changing needs as mum has begun to recover. Friendly and professional carers and management. The communication and organisation has been great and taken a lot of stress out of a difficult time. Thank you Right at Home."
Advice for preventing strokes
Although we cannot predict when a stroke may occur, keeping up a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of requiring stroke rehabilitation and care as we age.
The risk of suffering a stroke has several contributing factors. These include, but are not limited to:
- Blood pressure
- Genes
- Age
- Diet
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking status
- Fitness levels
- Pre-existing medical conditions
For some of these factors, there’s no action you can take - we can’t change our genes. But it is well-known that maintaining a healthy, low alcohol, smoke-free lifestyle can reduce the risk of a stroke.
It’s important to identify high blood pressure. Your GP can check your blood pressure regularly. Doctors can then monitor your status, prescribe medication if required, and encourage lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure to normal levels. Unchecked, high blood pressure is a high contributing factor.
Help with hypertension (high blood pressure)
If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, it’s essential to keep it under at a normal level.
The best strategy for controlling and preventing high blood pressure is to begin with lifestyle changes. For seniors, this often involves a combination of light exercise, a healthy diet and medication.
At Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton, our CareGivers can draw up a personalised hypertension programme should you need one. We’ll help to promote a healthier way of life, including:
- Development of a light exercise schedule
- Coordination of a healthy meal plan
- Meal preparation
- Support with shopping
- Medication reminders/set-up/administration
Making lifestyle changes can be fun and sociable, at community groups like Ilkley Stroke Club.
FAQs about Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton after-stroke care at home services
What is involved in stroke rehabilitation?
The severity of a stroke may vary, but there will often be long-term effects. Life after a stroke is a long period of recovery and adjustment. During this period, our team in Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton can help Clients to relearn familiar skills and possibly learn some new ones with our stroke care plans.
When it comes to caring for a stroke survivor, there are many approaches. Your care plan will depend on how your body has been affected by a stroke. Standard care plans will include physical, cognitive and emotional rehabilitation.
Through our stroke rehabilitation plans, we strive to increase our Clients’ independence and allow them to get back to normal life.
How long does stroke rehabilitation take?
Unfortunately, there is no fixed timeline for stroke rehabilitation. The length of a stroke survivor’s rehabilitation will depend on the severity of the stroke and any related complications.
Many stroke survivors recover quickly, but some will require long-term support. Treatment can last months or years, at varying levels of intensity.
The type of rehabilitation you need will adjust over time - as you progress, relearn and develop new skills. Having a support group, including family members and Carers in Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton, can be essential to ensuring that you keep making progress.
What is the cost of in-home care for stroke survivors?
The price of our stroke homecare and rehabilitation will depend on the Client’s individual needs and the number of hours of care provided. In order to deliver effective care, we always encourage a minimum visit of one hour.
To find out more about the cost of our stroke services, please get in touch with the Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton team.
Hypertension/stroke information and resources in Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United Kingdom
- Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable
- For a great resource on living with hypertension, visit the British Hypertension Society
- For more information on strokes, visit The Stroke Association
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