Stroke Rehabilitation and Stroke Homecare Bridgend & Vale of Glamorgan
Our homecare services can help those recovering from a stroke 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 oxygen or essential nutrients. This often results in brain cells and parts of the brain being damaged or destroyed.
What happens after a stroke?
The impact of a stroke varies according to the individual and their health at the time of the stroke. The consequences can also depend on the location in the brain where the stroke struck, its intensity and the extent of the damage caused.
Long-term effects of a stroke can include: cognitive problems, communication problems, physical problems, depression, incontinence, pain, and fatigue.
Contact the Bridgend Right at Home office to discuss how our care at home services can support you.
How can Right at Home Bridgend help with your post-stroke care at home?
Life after a stroke is different for everyone. 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 the local hospital.
At Right at Home Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan, our homecare for stroke patients can include:
- helping with mobility
- continence care
- managing and administering medication
- household tasks
- transport
- shopping
Importantly, our professional CareGivers can also help Clients with their recovery and rehabilitation by assisting them with their exercise routines and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
We also have a Clinical Specialist, based at our National Office, who is available to assist CareGiver teams in the Bridgend area when caring for a Client recovering from a stroke.
Fran M | Wife of Client"A professional team providing reliable, kind, friendly and flexible care and companionship to my husband over the last 5 years and throughout the pandemic, never missing a visit. My husband had communication problems as well as mobility problems due to a stroke and between himself and his carers, they soon managed to understand each other while they showered, dressed him and provided his meals. He was a keen gardener and his companion kept close watch over him ensuring he was safe while carrying out his gardening tasks. He also enjoyed his regular exercise walking around the neighbourhood with his companion sometimes sitting on a bench watching the world pass by. While my husband was being cared for, I was confident to take some time out for myself knowing he was in safe hands."
Advice for stroke prevention
Whilst we cannot predict when a stroke may occur, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of requiring stroke rehabilitation and care later in life.
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 - there’s nothing we can do about our genes. But it is well-known that maintaining a healthy, low alcohol, smoke-free lifestyle can reduce the risk of a stroke.
Identifying high blood pressure is particularly important to stroke prevention. Ask your GP to check your blood pressure regularly. Doctors can then monitor your status, prescribe medication if required, and recommend lifestyle changes to reduce your 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 control.
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 Bridgend, our CareGivers can come up with a personalised hypertension programme should you need one. We’ll help to promote a healthier lifestyle, including:
FAQs about after-stroke care at home services in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan
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, we can help stroke survivors to relearn familiar skills and possibly learn some new ones, thanks to our tailored 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. Most 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 exact timeline for stroke rehabilitation. The length of your loved one’s rehabilitation is based on the severity of the stroke and any related difficulties.
Some stroke survivors recover quickly, but most will rely on some long-term support. Treatment can last months or years, at varying levels of intensity.
The type of rehabilitation you need will change over time - as you progress, relearn and develop new skills. Having a support system, including family members and CareGivers in Bridgend, can be essential to ensuring that you are on the right track.
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 specific 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 friendly team at Right at Home Bridgend.
Hypertension/stroke information and resources in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan
- 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
Browse our Information Hub for additional guidance on Health Awareness.
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