COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is caused by multiple lung diseases that block air flow. The most common two being bronchitis and emphysema.
COPD requires a medical diagnosis, but common symptoms are:
- Shortness of Breath
- Wheezing
- Fatigue
- A Feeling of Pressure in the Chest
- Either a Dry Cough or with Phlegm
COPD makes completing daily tasks for elderly and seniors very difficult and they may require help with personal care, bathing, grooming, and household chores.
PULMONARY AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS
Other common respiratory and Pulmonary conditions that affect seniors and elderly are:
- Respiratory Infections
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Bronchial Asthma
This is why our elderly and seniors are most vulnerable to:
Medical centers, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, convalescent homes, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and assisted living communities are still taking precautions to keep our vulnerable seniors and elderly safe from all respiratory and pulmonary diseases but it is still safer for them to remain at home if recovering from any surgery or illness.
COPD AND HOME CARE SERVICES
As people age, they can develop arthritis, aches and pain, and have difficulty with balance and mobility. This makes it especially problematic for some elderly, disabled, and senior individuals to complete household tasks and chores and to maintain their own personal hygiene and grooming.
If they are also suffering from COPD or another respiratory ailment and fatigue, it can become next to impossible without help.
A-1 Home Care Agency is a non-medical Home Care Organization (HCO) with more than 30 years’ experience helping Seniors, Elderly, and disabled individuals remain safe and healthy in their own homes.
Our skilled, experienced, reliable and compassionate caregivers, home health aides, nurse aides, and personal care assistants, provide one-on-one care to your loved one in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Gabriel Valley.
Home Care Services Include:
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bathing, Dressing and Grooming Assistance
- Incontinence Care / Toiletry Assistance
- Safety Supervision
- Medication Reminders
- Mobility Assistance / Transferring
- Range of Motion Exercises
- At Home Care Includes the Above and:
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Light Housecleaning and Laundry
- Companionship
Advanced Services Provided:
- COPD
- After Surgery / Post-Acute Care
- Transitional Care / Discharge Assistance
- Arthritis / Pain Management
- Diabetic Care
- Dialysis and Kidney Disease Care
- After Stroke Recovery Care
- Heart Attack / Bypass Surgery
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Sundowner’s Syndrome
- Dementia and Memory Care
- Traumatic Brain Injury TBI
- Parkinson’s Disease
- ALS / Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- Cancer and Chemotherapy Care
- Disabled, Handicapped and Developmentally Delayed
- Bi-Polar / Manic Depressive Disorder
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Low Vision / Blindness
- Hearing Impaired / Deaf
- Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Caregivers
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
Call A-1 Home Care Agency at
Los Angeles County: 562-929-8400
San Gabriel Valley: 877-929-8499
Orange County: 949-650-3800