Care support for stroke, wherever you are

Studies have shown that even minor strokes may reduce our life expectancy.

There are many ways we can support a loved one recovering from a stroke. From educating ourselves and managing finances, to making home modifications and supporting with daily activities, being a family caregiver to someone recovering from stroke is no mean feat.

Sometimes, seeking professional care support can be beneficial, not only for the caregiver but also for the care recipient to receive quality care.

Post-stroke recovery differs for everyone. While some may be able to recover fully, others may have long-term or lifelong disabilities. Recovery time may also vary from weeks, months to even years.

Stroke rehabilitation aims to help us relearn skills that may have been lost. Depending on the type of stroke and the extent of damange to our brain, different forms of therapy may be required.

For those with mobility issues, physiotherapy may be required. If speech, language or swallowing abilities are affected, speech therapy can help. For those who need to re-learn how to perform everyday activities, an occupational therapist can help.

In-home stroke care support allows individuals recovering from stroke to receive holistic care in the comfort of home.

Homage’s trained Care Professionals can assist with the following activities:

• Personal hygiene, includes showering, toileting, diaper changing and dressing
• Mobility support, includes manual or assisted transfers to facilitate movement around the home and reduce fall-risk
• Companionship to interact through activities and conversations to keep loneliness at bay
• Staying active, includes home and outdoor exercises
• Medication reminders for prompt medication consumption
• Meal preparation, purchase of takeaway or cooking meals suitable for the care recipient’s diet
• Medical escorts to doctor’s appointment and medication collection
• Light housekeeping, includes keeping the care recipient’s room spick and span, washing the care recipient’s dishes
• Simple nursing care, includes tube feeding and suctioning
• Complex nursing procedures, includes wound and stoma care
• Home physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy

Everyone’s care needs are unique. Reach out to our Care Advisors by email at [email protected] or call us at 016 299 2188 to learn more about how our Care Pros can support you in your stroke recovery journey.

From ad-hoc to round-the-clock care support, we have short- and long-term care packages tailored to different care durations and for varied care needs so that you and your loved one can find one that best fits your care arrangements.

Reach out to our Care Advisors by email at [email protected] or call us at 016 299 2188 for more details.

Once you have confirmed that you will like to engage a Homage Care Professional for cancer care support, we can match you or your loved one with a suitable Care Professional as fast as within 24-48 hours.

Homage Care Professionals are individuals who are passionate and dedicated to delivering care to families and care recipients. 100% local, they are trained caregivers, qualified nurses, certified therapists and licensed doctors, each with a unique set of skills, experiences and specialisations.

The duration of a Homage Care Visit starts from just one hour, depending on the families preferences and the loved one’s needs.

We currently provide 24-hour home care services but not live-in caregiving.

For our 24-hour home care service, two Homage Care Professionals will be scheduled for the visits. Care will be split into 12-hour shifts to support you and your loved one around-the-clock each day.