Specialized Home Healthcare Services For Seniors In Greenfield, WI
COPD, CHF, Heart Attack, Pneumonia, and ALS Home Healthcare in Wisconsin
Though our Greenfield Comfort Keepers do not directly provide medical care, we are trained to offer home healthcare services to help those with:
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- CHF (congestive heart failure)
- Heart attack
- Pneumonia
- ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
For patients who have suffered any of these conditions and are returning home from the hospital, we can ease the transition and make getting back to the life you love simple.
Give us a call at (414) 207-6894 to learn more!
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease affects the lungs by making it difficult to breathe. Since this condition usually worsens over time, having assistance from Comfort Keepers of Greenfield, WI is recommended to make living with the condition easier. COPD may be caused by anything from smoking to general air pollution and workplace exposure.
Symptoms of COPD include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chronic coughing
- Chest tightness
Comfort Keepers will help your loved one with COPD maintain their daily lifestyle while minimizing risk. By having someone there, you have peace of mind.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
When the heart cannot pump enough to meet the body’s need for blood, this is known as Congestive Heart Failure. With blood unable to effectively travel throughout the body, some of the more common issues are tiredness and an inability to exercise. This can make it difficult for seniors to continue with their daily activities without assistance.
Symptoms of CHF include:
- Insomnia and tiredness
- Shortness of breath after or during exercise
- Swelling in the feet and legs
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
A heart attack is when blood no longer flows to the heart, leaving the body unable to function. Most heart attacks require some degree of hospitalization for treatment. Coming home from the hospital and readjusting to daily life can be difficult without trained assistance. Our home healthcare services will help you get onto the road to recovery after a heart attack.
Symptoms of heart attack include:
- Chest pain
- Discomfort in the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling faint or tired
NOTE: If you suspect a loved one is having a heart attack, get them to a hospital immediately!
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung condition in which fluid fills the air sacs (alveoli) and makes breathing difficult. This infection can be mild or severe, with some people developing “walking pneumonia” and able to perform their everyday activities. For many of the elderly, pneumonia can make life difficult.
Symptoms of pneumonia include:
- Cough
- Increased phlegm production
- Fever
- Difficulty breathing
- Confusion
- Chest pain
If someone with preexisting health conditions develops pneumonia, it may become fatal. Make sure to check with a doctor if you suspect a senior has this infection.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Sometimes known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is a caused by the death of neurons within the brain. This leads to the inability to control voluntary muscles, causing issues with mobility and speech. Symptoms of the disease may begin to appear as early as age 50 or at any point after turning 60.
Symptoms of ALS include:
- Muscle stiffness
- Muscle twitching
- Decrease in muscle mass
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
One of the most important indicators of ALS is “limb-onset”. This is when one arm or leg atrophies before the rest of the body.
The Support You Need At Home
With Comfort Keepers, you’re not alone. By providing home healthcare services, you are able to have peace of mind while your loved one recovers from a disease, infection, or other condition. We can help care for your loved one at home, giving you the support you need. Our Comfort Keepers are specially trained and ready to help. Our Greenfield caregivers will create a specific plan for your loved one to ensure all their care needs are met.
How Can I Tell if a Loved One Needs Medical Attention?
It can be difficult to determine whether someone you love is experiencing symptoms of a specific disease or just has a common cold. Fortunately, there are many early indicators which can help you and your loved one determine if you need to see a doctor.
General Early Warning Signs:
- Shortness of breath
- Numbness
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
- Persistent cough
If your loved one develops any symptoms which appear suddenly or are severe, take them to a hospital right away.
Comfort Keepers Makes a Difference in Wisconsin Seniors’ Lives
Our specially trained Comfort Keepers will:
- Maintain a safe home environment for recovery or treatment
- Engage the client in stimulating activities
- Provide meals, perform household chores, assist in bathing
- Provide mobility assistance
- Act as support for the client and family
We customize our home healthcare services to meet each client’s special needs, taking into consideration his or her health and ability. Our care experts can be there for just a few hours a week or full-time. Through our 24-hour senior care service, a team of Milwaukee in home caregivers coordinates caregiving responsibilities in shifts. This gives clients and their families full-time peace of mind and familiar faces every day. (414) 207-6894
