Important Facts About Strokes in Seniors

Edmonton Senior Health  |  June 26, 2019

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Strokes and Aftercare

Facts about strokes | Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Canada, aside from heart disease and cancer. While anyone can have a stroke, some people such as older adults are more at risk. Nearly three-quarters of strokes occur in seniors. Stroke is also the primary cause of disability and one of the main causes of mental disability.

More women die of stroke than men in Canada but, since women live longer than men, more women are living with the effects of stroke.

People who have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or use some medications are more prone to having a stroke. Things like age, weight, genetics, and gender are also risk factors.

Facts About Strokes: Types of Strokes

There are three main types of stroke and the most common one is ischemic stroke. When arteries narrow or get blocked, blood flow to the brain is reduced which causes a stroke. On the other hand, a hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel leaks or bursts. The third type is the transient ischemic attack which is also known as a mini-stroke. It is also caused by a narrowing of the arteries, but unlike ischemic stroke, it only causes temporary symptoms.

After a person has a stroke, every second counts. Anyone who experiences symptoms should not wait for them to just go away, but instead call 911 or visit their physician.  Receiving medical assistance after a stroke is critical since quick treatment can minimize damage and potentially be a lifesaver. Some of the most common symptoms include trouble speaking, confusion or trouble understanding, paralysis of the face, arms, or legs, trouble seeing or walking, headache, vomiting, neck stiffness, and dizziness.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services

Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness. 

Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta

Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a broader range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can provide 24-hour care and more!

Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. 

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors’ sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.

Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. 

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

CDHCI is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program HERE.

Accredited Home Care Edmonton

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, AB.

To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office. Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.

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