If your loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, she may have a long road ahead of her as she begins treatment, has surgery, and then works on recovery. As her caregiver, your list of things to do is long. There are many appointments that need to be attended, prescriptions that need to be picked up, and regular household chores that need to be taken care of. And all of that gets added onto your normal day-to-day responsibilities for yourself and your other family members.
It is okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s also okay to ask for help. You can reach out to those your know and trust, but sometimes that list is short or unreliable, making the majority of the caretaking fall right back on your plate.
One place you can look that will provide professional care for your loved one is a 24-hour home care team. Having a 24-home care provider on your team of those who will be helping your loved one on this journey, can ensure you’ll get the rest you need, and your loved one will get great care.
There are multiple benefits to having a 24-hour home care provider assist you in helping your loved one during breast cancer treatment.
More and better rest for all
Having a 24-hour home care provider help with night-time medications and nighttime personal care can free up your evenings to be home caring for your family. If your loved one is staying with you, it can still be a relief to have someone else take care of your elderly loved one while you get the kids ready for school or finish your own household chores. This in turn will help you sleep better.
And for your loved one, being in her familiar bed with familiar surroundings will help her sleep better as well and get the rest she needs for her body to have the energy needed to recover completely.
Professional care
No matter how much you read up on the care of your loved one, if you’re not a medical professional, you’re likely to be unsure about certain things, causing stress and anxiety. A 24-hour home care provider is trained in the areas that you’ll need help with, like wound care after surgery, side effects of medication, and medication administration.
Easier transition home
If your loved one is just heading home after spending a significant amount of time in the hospital going through treatment, she might be a bit nervous about how she’ll manage at home. A 24-hour home care provider can also assist with basic cleaning and cooking as well as routine medical care.
Personalized individual care
A 24-hour home care provider will create a plan for your loved one’s care based on the recommendations and regimens prescribed by her physician, making sure she gets the exact care she needs.
Letting someone else take care of some of the exhausting work that breast cancer recovery entails, will allow you to have the energy you need to continue to care for all of those around you, including yourself.
If you or an aging loved one is considering 24-hour home care in Frisco, TX, please contact the caring staff at Clear Path Home Care today. Call 817-928-5788
Clear Path Home Care provides compassionate, high quality home care in Denton County, Montague County, Cooke County, Grayson County, Fannin County, Lamar County, Wise County, Collin County, Hunt County, Delta County, and Hopkins County in Texas.
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