Rising hospital admissions among seniors is a huge issue today. Taking preventative measure to avoid unnecessary hospital stays is the key to reducing pressure from the NHS and improving the quality of life of older adults. At Beloved Homecare, we are helping our clients who live in the South Manchester (Trafford) area to live independently in the comfort of their own home through several preventative measures.
Preventing admission of older people to hospital
Hospitalisation in older people could be avoided if the appropriate preventative steps are taken. Here’s what you can do to avert unwanted visits to the hospital.
Why prevention is better than a cure
With ageing, there are certain risks and signs, which, if disregarded, may lead to time-consuming visits to the hospital.
Some of the things you as a caregiver can be vigilant about when visiting elderly loved ones include:
- Witnessing a lack of inactivity or depression
- They have problems with cooking, keeping hydrated, and maintaining a healthy diet
- Noticing a poor appetite or a change in weight
- They are continuously missing doctor appointments or putting off medical health checks
- The worsening of long-term conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
- You observe a decline in pursuing passions and participating in their hobbies
- They experience a lot of confusion, which may be an underlying condition to illnesses such as dementia
- They are often in social isolation – Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions. This includes high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s, and even lead to a loss of life
How home care prevents or delays unnecessary hospital visits | South Manchester Care
It’s not always easy for family members to keep on top of their elderly parent’s health. External factors such as living in a different location to your loved one, other family commitments, work commitments and having a busy schedule can prevent you from checking in with your loved one regularly. This is where Beloved Homecare can step in to help.
Since 2015, we have excelled in providing outstanding home care and support to people in South Manchester (Trafford borough). We offer a wide range of flexible help at home services. Whether your parent needs companionship, personal care, where a carer is present to help you with daily activities such as medication management, washing and dressing, meal preparation and more, specialist dementia care or even 24-hour continuous care, we’re here to help. Our helpful care team are always on hand to listen to your loved one’s needs to create a bespoke care plan which meets the needs of everyone involved, including family members and friends.
We can provide your parents with the support they need to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries by helping your parents cope with daily activities. This extra help can also extend their ability to stay at home and be independent for much longer, preventing the need for hospitalisation.
Returning home after visiting the hospital
Sometimes a hospital visit is inevitable. When in full-time hospital care, no doubt patients will be monitored closely by NHS staff to help nurse them back to full health. When it’s time to come home, your loved one may require additional care and support to help them manage.
When this occurs, there are several ways Beloved Homecare can assist your loved one transition from hospital to home. This includes practical arrangements such as assisted travel, taking care of safety in the home, collecting prescriptions, moving them from their bed to different rooms, keeping the fridge well stocked and arranging follow up appointments with healthcare professionals.
Get that extra assistance at home
Find out more by contacting us to book a free consultation.