How Can You Take Care Of Senior With Lungs Disease?

Senior loved ones often have a habit of ignoring symptoms such as a simple cough, occasional chest pain breathing problems, etc which can be an indication of serious lung diseases such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), chronic bronchitis, asthma, etc.  According to studies, globally millions of people don’t know that they have serious lung disease.

Your senior loved one mustn’t neglect any symptoms as they can be due to underlying lung disease. If your beloved senior is suffering from a pulmonary illness he/she may feel exhausted and uncomfortable and may need the assistance of a professional caregiver to help manage the symptoms. Professional caregivers are specially trained to care for seniors and make them feel relaxed and comfortable. Senior Care Service providers in Kolkata provide certified professional caregivers that can be availed for your senior loved one.

Let us have a close look at how you can take care of your beloved senior with lungs disease:-

Watch your beloved senior’s health:-

Monitor the health of your loved ones daily. Keep a track of their medications, blood pressure, breathing patterns, sleep habits, etc, and inform the doctor immediately if you notice any abnormality. If your loved one is under the care of a professional caregiver make sure that the professional caregiver keeps you updated about the health of your senior loved ones regularly. Consistent tracking also helps doctors to detect important patterns that will help them with their treatment plan.

Diet:-

Diet plays an important role and your loved one suffering from lung disease needs a very healthy and nutritious diet. Besides eating healthy, some tips can help your beloved senior boost his/her energy level and improve daily function.

→  Instead of serving three large meals, try to divide the larger meals into four to six smaller meals, this will prevent your loved one from feeling full and will put less stress on his/her diaphragm, making breathing easier.

→  Ensure your senior loved ones don’t consume foods that may cause gas, Bloating will be very uncomfortable for a person who has difficulty breathing.

→  Encourage your loved one to maintain a healthy body weight as obesity can make it more difficult to breathe.

→  Make sure your senior loved one suffering from lung disease consumes nutritious meals as people suffering from lung diseases such as COPD may be taking steroids for the long term, steroids are a crucial part of managing the disease but they interfere with the metabolism of vitamin and minerals such as Vitamin D and calcium. Have a chat with their doctors if any dietary supplements can be added to your senior loved one’s diet.

Exercise is important:-

Our senior loved one with lung disease may feel lethargic to perform daily chores, but regular light exercise can help improve blood oxygen level, cardiovascular health, and sleep quality. A brief walking, light stretching session, or some breathing exercise can make him/her feel better. Don’t forget to take advice from the doctor before your senior loved one starts any exercise routine. Elder Care Service providers in Kolkata provide doctor’s assistance in the comfort of home.

Also, keep your house clean and ensure that you don’t use strong-smelling cleaners, room fresheners, candles perfumes, etc.

Regular vacuuming and dusting will reduce the risk of exposure to dust, dust mites, etc, Ensure your senior loved ones abstain from smoking. Remember, if your loved ones don’t smoke also secondhand smoke is dangerous to them. 

Last but not least it is always important to seek immediate medical attention if your loved one has the:

♦ Increased difficulty in  breathing while talking or  doing usual activities
♦ Swollen hands, ankles, or feet
♦ Blue or gray lips or fingernails that indicate low blood  oxygen level
♦ Muscle cramps or weakness
♦ Mucus that is mixed with blood and is green or yellow with an odor

These tips can help your senior loved one with lung disease lead a comfortable and relaxed life.