Emergency Medical Devices that We Should Keep Ready at Our Home for Senior People

As people age, they face various health issues like heart diseases, respiratory problems, diabetes and many more. Apart from these chronic health issues our beloved seniors may suffer from high fever, they can fall and injure themselves that can restrict their daily movements and they may need assisted medical devices for their movements.

Today, in this blog  I am going to discuss some emergency medical devices that we should keep in handy for our beloved seniors:

→   First and foremost I will tell you about the most basic medical device which every home must-have is a thermometer. Our beloved seniors are susceptible to cold and flu infections and also heat strokes. So, a thermometer can help to track their body temperature and if we see anything abnormal with our senior’s body temperature we can report to the doctor immediately.

→   Devices like Blood pressure monitors and Glucometers have become part and parcel of our life, especially for our dear seniors. Blood pressure and blood sugar levels tend to fluctuate more among seniors. So, we must keep the devices handy so that our beloved seniors can easily monitor their vitals sitting at their homes with these devices. They can immediately report to their doctor if they feel anything is not right. If your beloved seniors are availing elder care services then the assigned caregiver can easily track your senior’s vitals with these pieces of equipment and can keep you updated about your senior’s health.

→   The pulse oximeter, which is used for checking the oxygen level, is a very important device that we should keep in handy for our beloved seniors, especially during this deadly pandemic crisis. This important medical device is easily available in medicine shops and pharmacies. Monitoring oxygen levels for seniors regularly can detect conditions like anemia or heart-related issues and also other health problems that may need immediate attention.

→   Wheelchairs and walkers are also important support devices which we should keep handy for our beloved seniors.  Many of our beloved seniors need support to move. Walkers can help them to move with ease. Wheelchairs are considered a lifesaver for senior people who cannot walk or have suffered any leg injuries and are unable to walk or move on their own. Elder Care Services in Kolkata also rent out wheelchairs, you can get them on rent also if you require them for a short period for your beloved senior.

→   Last but not least, just think of an emergency when your beloved senior needs to intake oxygen. Oxygen concentrators can save a precious life during emergencies. You must keep an elder care service provider’s phone number handy so that you can get the oxygen concentrator delivered to your home if any of your beloved seniors need it urgently. Many elder care services in Kolkata provide home nursing facilities with an emergency setup. Seniors can easily heal themselves at the comfort of their home with the home nursing facilities with modern emergency setups. 

The above mentioned are some of the important medical devices that we should keep handy for our beloved seniors at home.