Comprehensive Home Care for Spinal Cord Injury
Patients Managing the effects of spinal cord injuries necessitates a holistic approach involving assistance from various disciplines to support care. Multiple assistive modalities are essential to promote safety, recovery, and a sense of independence. This is where a spinal cord injury nursing specialist from Encore Caregivers can make all the difference.
Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Goals The rehabilitation goals for individuals living with a spinal cord injury are:
- To achieve maximum independence in activities of daily living.
- To successfully use equipment that assists with self-feeding, grooming, upper body bathing, and dressing.
- To safely perform sliding board transfers to a commode for toileting and a tub bench for bathing.
- To effectively maneuver a manual wheelchair or safely operate a motorized wheelchair.
Our Approach to Spinal Injury Care
At Encore Caregivers, we offer a range of home care services tailored to create a comprehensive long-term care plan for spinal cord injury patients. Our approach prioritizes the inclusion of the individual and their closest circle in decision-making regarding their care.
Our team of spinal injury caregivers undergoes extensive training on various assistive devices to maximize individual independence. Safety, skill, compassion, and reliability are paramount in our caregiving approach. Your dedicated care team will:
- Provide frequent position changes to minimize the risk of skin breakdown.
- Position adaptive devices such as seating equipment, specialized feeding utensils, and pressure-relieving beds.
- Ensure safe breathing by maintaining an upright or elevated head position when lying down.
- Perform catheter and perineal care.
- Collaborate with family members and other professional organizations involved in the individual's care.
Together, we develop a personalized spinal cord injury home care plan that meets your loved one’s daily needs. This plan includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as mobility, bathing, dressing, grooming, nutrition, and safety, as well as support with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) such as meal preparation, housekeeping, medication management, technology setup, and transportation.
At Encore Caregivers, we prioritize holistic care, focusing on the individual’s overall well-being and empowerment through customized social engagement. Contact us today at (713) 686-2233 or through our website to connect with a member of our compassionate team.
