Chronic pain can be one of the worst things. It can make a person go from being happy-go-lucky most of the time to downright miserable. Unfortunately, there are so many people who live with chronic pain without any sort of relief. If you are a family caregiver, you may want to look into getting home health care services for your elderly loved one if they have chronic pain. There are many ways that home health care providers can help your elderly loved one if they suffer from chronic pain.

Managing Health Care

If your elderly loved one has chronic pain, it is important they are set up with their primary care doctor and possibly, a pain specialist, as well. It is also important that your elderly loved one has an advocate to support them during these appointments. The home health care providers can be there to support your elderly loved one. They can go to the appointments, take notes, and remind your elderly loved one what to do after their appointments based on the doctor’s treatment plan. These providers can drive your elderly loved one to the appointments, too.

Medication Assistance

Many elderly people desperately want and need relief from their chronic pain. However, they may not be able to remember to take medications their doctor has prescribed for treating their pain. If your elderly loved one won’t remember to take their medications or they might take too much because they forget they already took it, home health care providers can help. These providers can set reminders for your elderly loved one to take their medications. This way, your elderly loved one will get the pain relief they deserve.

Providing Supervision

Does your elderly loved one suffer from chronic pain? If so, one of the things that their doctor might recommend is for them to get regular physical activity. This might include exercising, gardening, dancing, or other physical activities. The problem with this is that when someone is suffering from chronic pain, being up doing these things, can cause them to become unsteady on their feet. The home health care providers can be there to supervise your elderly loved one during these physical activities. They can help to ensure your elderly loved one doesn’t fall when exercising or moving around.

Conclusion

If your elderly loved one is suffering from chronic pain, it is important they are getting the treatment and support they need. Home health care providers can be there for your elderly loved one to help in so many ways.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering home health care in Miramar, FL please contact the caring staff at Specialized Nursing Services today. (305) 652-2799

Sources

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/chronic-pain-in-depth

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92517/