Is your Mom or Dad in Pain?
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 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.
