It is common for pain to be untreated or even unrecognized in seniors. This can be exacerbated for elderly who have a limited ability to communicate. Up to 80% of seniors experience pain, for many this results in unnecessary suffering.
If you suspect pain, you notice changes in:
•Labored and noisy breathing. When pain increases, breathing may become rapid with short breaths.
•You may notices changes in body language such as sudden restlessness, pacing or sleeplessness. Hostility, aggressiveness and, lashing our physically is frequent sign of more severe pain.
•More intense or severe the pain the less likely your loved one will calm down with reassurance or comforting touch.
•Soft moans or groansis the most obvious signals and can escalate to yelling when there is intense pain.
•Facial expression-indicate your loved one is experiencing pain.
Caring for someone who is unable communicate well requires extra attention or awareness for all of us.
Approved In Home Care, provides non-medical care and support for seniors. We provide compassionate care and assistance in a private residence, hospital, rehab, assisted living, retirement home or health care facility. We offer packages including: dependable and affordable in-home assistance, care, companionship, homemaking, and errand services.
If you have any questions, please give me a call. My direct number is (972) 658-4001.
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