Senior
Home Care in Vancouver
is paramount when it comes to optimizing the health of our senior
loved-ones. As they get older, they become more susceptible to
problems such as infections. The immune system is not as strong as it
once was when your senior loved-one was younger so it’s important
to know what infections they can become susceptible to and how to
avoid them.
UTI
Urinary
Tract Infection or UTI is common, especially for seniors suffering
from diabetes or are using a catheter. The problem with this is that
the usual symptoms of UTI such as pain and discomfort may not be
present. However, there are indications such as exacerbated symptoms
of dementia and urinary incontinence.
Skin
Infection
Seniors
are also more prone to skin infections such as fungal infections,
cellulitis, shingles and ulcers caused by pressure.
Pneumonia
60%
of hospitalization cases of seniors over the age of 65 is caused by
bacterial pneumonia. Because seniors have reduced capacity in their
lungs as well as the existence of other diseases like diabetes,
bacterial pneumonia can happen.
Flu
According
to studies, flu accompanied by pneumonia, is one of the most common
causes of death amongst seniors.
What
can you do? Senior home care in Vancouver is important. Monitor your
loved-one’s health so it’s easier to determine if there are
changes that warrant immediate medical attention. Getting
immunization shots also helps. Improving your loved-one’s immune
system through healthy and nutritious foods can also help. You can
seek the help of Just Like Family when it comes to monitoring your
loved-one’s health.
To
know more about Home Care
Services in Vancouver
please visit our website: http://www.justlikefamily.ca/
