Seniors who are battling serious medical conditions need all the comfort and relaxation they can get. For many seniors living at home independently is something they cherish and they want to continue to be able to live in the home they love. Especially when seniors don’t feel well and are dealing with a lot of pain and symptoms of illnesses like cancer, long-Covid, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s they need the joy and comfort of being surrounded by the things they love in a home where they have many happy memories.

But there are realities that must be faced when seniors are seriously ill. They need medical support and help with things like medication, checking their vitals, and getting skilled care for symptoms associated with treatments like chemotherapy. Skilled nursing care at home gives seniors the medical support they need so they can remain at home while they fight their illness.

Not Travelling to Medical Appointments

Seniors who are sick may have a tough time getting to routine medical appointments, going to labs for different tests, and getting to the pharmacy to pick up medications. Sometimes when seniors are sick they are unable to get out of bed. Or they may need supplemental oxygen or use other medical devices that make it impossible for them to go anywhere. When seniors have skilled nursing at home they will get the routine medical care and monitoring they need at home. Often tests and samples can be done at home too by a skilled nurse and the samples sent out to a lab if necessary. Skilled nursing at home means less stress on seniors that already don’t feel good.

Emergency Help On Site

If seniors do have a medical emergency or if they experience severe side effects from a treatment or a medication, like having extreme nausea from chemotherapy or having an allergic reaction to a new medication, there will be a trained medical professional on site to help them immediately. And for seniors with serious illnesses in some emergencies every second counts so having a nurse in the home could make a big difference in how serious the emergency is. Nurses can also stabilize seniors having a medical crisis so that they can be transported to the emergency room for more care.

Having an Advocate

Seniors who are sick also need someone around who can track their symptoms, take detailed notes, and talk to their doctor and advocate for them. Seniors that have Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or other conditions that impact cognitive ability really need to have a medical professional who knows their history and their symptoms who can act as an advocate to tell the doctor if they are having side effects or if the treatments that the senior is doing actually seem to be working. It can also make seniors feel more confident standing up for themselves with their doctors if they have a nurse helping them

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