Chronic health conditions often leave the families of older adults in need of in-home senior care. Sherman Oaks, CA seniors, and older adults may struggle with a variety of health conditions that require routine, ongoing, in-home care when family members aren’t able to be there. Arthritis and diabetes are among the most common chronic health conditions. Sherman Oaks, CA families can rely on the team at Home Instead to provide customized care for arthritis, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions that enables their loved ones to stay in the comfort of home. Home Instead specializes in arthritis and diabetes care in particular, including the following services:
In-Home Arthritis Care
Arthritis has long been one of the most common chronic conditions for older adults. The typical symptoms include lasting joint pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints, difficulty moving or using joints, pain or tenderness when touching joints, and general redness and warmth in a joint. A medical doctor is best qualified to assess an individual’s medical needs and prescribe treatments for arthritis, which may include medicine, proper resting, applying heat or cold, taking relaxing baths, and getting daily exercise. Older adults and seniors may struggle to maintain a daily routine of medicine, rest, and exercise on their own, though. This is why so many families turn to Home Instead’s friendly and compassionate team of caregivers for seniors. Sherman Oaks, CA families can count on Home Instead’s trained, screened, and bonded CAREGivers to help their loved ones maintain a healthy and comfortable lifestyle with a routine of low-impact activities such as walking, range-of-motion exercises, and strengthening exercises.
Person-Centered Diabetes Care
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting older Americans today, initially causing a host of undesirable symptoms ranging from blurred vision to pain or numbness in the extremities. If it goes untreated, type 2 diabetes can eventually lead to complete vision loss, acute cardiovascular disease, and the need to amputate limbs. The good news is that it’s possible to reduce the symptoms and dangers of type 2 diabetes by losing weight, eliminating fats and sugars from the diet, and reducing stress. After a doctor prescribes a medical care plan, older adults can maintain their health and even roll back the effects of diabetes with in-home senior care services. Sherman Oaks, CA families can count on the team at Home Instead to plan and prepare healthy meals low, encourage a more active lifestyle, and provide companionship that reduces stress and depression.
If you and your family are struggling with the chronic health conditions of a loved one, Home Instead is here to help in the areas of Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, North Hills, Granada Hills, Mission Hills, Sylmar, Arleta, Pacoima, Panorama City, and San Fernando. Call (818) 988-6848 today to learn more and set up a socially distanced, no-obligation consultation.
