Stroke care
Readjusting to life after a stroke can be difficult. You may feel exhausted or anxious about the future or angry that this has happened to you, or someone you care about.
Cerise Healthcare can provide the extra home care and support you need to manage these challenges. Our dedicated live-in carers are experienced in providing practical and emotional support to help you enjoy a normal and independent life. We offer comprehensive homecare services tailored to your needs in your own home.
Each year approximately 150,000 people across the UK will have a stroke. It can happen to anyone at any age, but 75% of cases affect people over the age of 65. Family history, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure can all increase the risk of stroke. Recognising these risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.
Each person's experience will be different, so we always ask about what is important in your life and your personal needs and preferences. Together we create a personalised home care and support plan to help you achieve your specific goals and to live the life that you want. You are always in control, we respect it's your home and your choice.
The services we offer include:
A good morning start to your day, with help to wash, dress and have breakfast
Support to be involved in activities that are important to you, seeing friends and family, or going for a walk
Support with carrying out your rehabilitation plan - including encouragement to relearn skills and new ways of managing tasks of day to day living
Practical help around your home such as housework, shopping and laundry
Assistance with taking your medicines and/or making sure you have a readily available supply
Preparing nutritious meals and providing the support you need to eat and drink well to reduce the risk of further strokes
Night time assistance
What is a stroke and its symptoms?
A stroke may be caused by a ruptured blood vessel or a blood clot that blocks blood circulation to the brain. Each person will be affected differently depending upon the location and extent of damage to the blood vessels and brain cells. A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, can cause many of the same symptoms as a full stroke, although these symptoms are typically temporary.
The effects of a stroke and 24 hour care services at home to stay well
Recognising stroke symptoms quickly is crucial for seeking immediate medical help.
Physical effects of a stroke include seizures, arm weakness or paralysis often on one side of the body or lack of awareness of one side of your body and extreme fatigue. Our high quality home care services provide practical help to alleviate the impact of these conditions.
After a stroke about a third of people will develop asphasia. This condition affects communication skills such as speaking, reading, writing and understanding. It does not affect a person's intelligence and so can be very frustrating. Some people may experience a loss of memory or ability to concentrate. Cerise Healthcare's fully trained carers use a range of different communication methods and tools to help the person express what they want. When planning your home care and support we find out what works best for you.
Repeated damage to brain tissue during a stroke can lead to permanent disabilities. Pressure buildup in nearby brain tissue during a hemorrhagic stroke can also have critical implications.
You may experience loss of bladder or bowel control. This can cause embarrassment. Our carers respect your dignity when providing personal care to reassure you.
Normal responses to the trauma of a stroke are depression, anger or inability to control emotions even though this may be uncharacteristic. These behaviours can be compounded by anxiety about health or side effects of medication. Families may notice a change in personality traits or behaviours. At Cerise Healthcare we pay attention to how you and your family are feeling, we support you as far as possible to regain control by being patient and listening.
Find out more about stroke and support networks from the Stroke Association.
Our Live-In Care Services
Why Use Us?
Compliance and Quality are a vital component of the specialist service provided by Cerise Healthcare. We guarantee the standard of our workforce.
- Fully trained in line with Skills for Care guidelines
- Fully enhanced DBS checked
- Provided proof of qualifications and all training
- Undergone face to face interviews
- Undertaken an extensive competency based questionnaire
- Provided valid references from previous employers covering the last three years
- Submitted a full work history with any gap accounted for
Common Questions
We understand that finding care is a major decision, so we're happy to answer any questions you have.
If you can't find the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions, please feel free to contact us.
What is an introductory agency?
As an introductory agency, we facilitate a direct match between clients and carers, that lead to a trusted relationship with better continuity of care.
Why use an introductory agency?
Using our introductory agency ensures that the caregivers are highly qualified, trained, properly vetted, and well-matched to the specific needs of clients, which will improve the quality of care provided.
How are qualified caregivers found?
At our agency we source potential caregivers through various channels, including job boards, social media, industry-specific websites, recruitment agencies, and referrals from current employees and clients.
What is the process for vetting caregivers?
Our vetting process includes background checks, reference checks, verification of qualifications and experience, interviews, and often practical assessments to ensure candidates meet our standards.
How are caregivers matched with clients?
We take great care to match caregivers with clients based on the client's specific needs, preferences, and requirements, as well as the caregiver's skills, experience, and personality. We aim to ensure a good fit to foster a positive and effective care relationship.