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Elders often need help with activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing due to their age and physical limitations. When it comes to eating, sometimes things can go wrong, such as choking on food. If you're looking after a senior citizen, this blog post is for you! We'll provide you with all the information you require. Stay safe, and keep those around you safe too!
When the airway is partly blocked, the seniors will usually be capable of speaking, coughing, or breathing with difficulty. These are good news since they'll be able to clear the blockage themselves. By encouraging seniors to keep coughing, the blockage can get clear. Ask them to spit out the choking object; If it's in their mouth, don't put your fingers in to help, as they may bite you accidentally.
When dealing with severe choking, seniors won't be able to breathe altogether. Without help, they'll become unconscious.
To perform a back blow on an older adult:
To Carry Out An Abdominal Thrust:
Repeat the abdominal thrust up to 5 times.
If the senior's airway is still blocked after trying back blows and abdominal thrusts, get help immediately:
You should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if they lose consciousness and breathing ceases.
As we age, it becomes more and more challenging to live independently. Everyday tasks we once took for granted, such as cooking and cleaning, can suddenly become daunting challenges. Moving into a nursing home is a source of anxiety for many older adults. Fortunately, professional companion care services provide seniors with the assistance they need.
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Elder Care Homecare, we’re a senior home care specializing in providing top-quality in-home care assistance and elderly home care for seniors. Our caregivers get trained to provide non-medical assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your loved one live a happy, healthy life.
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