Umbrella Home Care team is here to make post-stroke recovery a safe process in the comfort of your own home. We have the training and experience to provide stroke home care in Calgary and area. Depending on each client’s needs and neurological deficits, our registered nurses will develop an individualized care plan that fits the needs.
Helping your loved one recover from a stroke is a challenging and emotional time. For your loved one, post-stroke recovery is a sudden and drastic change in their lives and their loved one. In most cases they need monitoring, home modifications for safety, personal care, physical/cognitive rehab, medical assistance, and more. With Umbrella Home Care, you are not alone. Our stroke home care services provide you with caregiver support and professional nursing care you can trust.
Nursing care
Often, a stroke results in other medical complications, needs, and even injuries. Our team is certified to help with administering medications through PEG tube or central line, managing other health conditions, ostomy care, catheter care, postoperative care, and more.
Personal care
We help stroke patients maintain a sense of independence at home by providing assistance with personal hygiene such as bathing and showering, dressing, applying personal products, and more. We can plan for wellness visits, companionship during a difficult time, and help with arranging transportation.
Housekeeping assistance
Our caregivers provide housekeeping assistance to ensure stroke clients can live safely and comfortably at home. We can help with cooking, grocery shopping, laundry, and light housekeeping, such as organizing, cleaning, emptying the garbage, vacuuming, and more.
Respite care
Caring for a loved one who has suffered a stroke can be mentally and physically taxing. When you need a break, Umbrella Home Care is here to support you. You can have peace of mind that our professional caregivers will provide your loved one with quality care.
Fall prevention and mobility support
We take the time to assess your home, identify fall hazards, and recommend where mobility support is needed. During our consultation, we discuss what type of equipment your loved one needs, such as wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, and more.
Assistance with rehabilitation
Umbrella Home Care employees will receive extensive training and have experience to help with rehabilitation when needed. We approach this process with compassion and ensure that our clients receive dignified care at home.
Our goal with stroke home care in Calgary and area is to make life easier for those who have suffered a stroke and for the families who now have sudden caregiving responsibilities. Each post-stroke recovery process is unique, which is why we take the time to get to know your needs and situation during our free in-home consultation. Our home care plans are fully customized to meet your expectations and your specific needs.
How do you care for a stroke patient at home?
Stroke patients need all the support they can have with daily movement and exercise, eating healthy and nutritious meals, taking medications, and having good overall care as they recover.
Can stroke victims be cared for at home?
Yes, stroke victims can be cared for at home, but some will need more assistance and monitoring than others. Each case is different. If you need help, be sure to reach out to an in-home caregiver to have the support you need.
How long do you stay in rehab after a stroke?
The length of the rehabilitation process can vary greatly depending on each patient and the area of the stroke. A stroke team will create a rehab plan, and the patient will need continued assessment and medical checkups throughout the process. Stroke clients can continue their rehabilitation plan at home if cleared by their medical team.
What is post-stroke rehabilitation?
Post-stroke rehabilitation is a customized program for stroke patients that can help them regain their lost physical functions and/or speech. Depending on the parts of the brain that were affected, a post-stroke rehab program includes different therapies such as mobility training, physical therapy, cognitive and emotional activities, and more.
When should you start post-stroke rehabilitation?
Your medical team in the hospital will recommend when and where to start post-stroke rehabilitation.
