Asthma occurs when the lungs become inflamed, and the airways become restricted, making breathing harder for seniors. This condition does not just impact seniors; it can impact anyone. However, if your senior loved one is aging in place and struggling with managing their asthma, it could be impacting their quality of life. When your senior loved one is battling asthma while aging in place without senior home care services, it can complicate things and even make them feel physically uncomfortable.

Here is how you and senior home care providers can tell if your senior loved one is being impacted by asthma.

They May Not Want to Move As Much

Moving is essential to aging in place and thriving while doing so. Your senior loved one should be encouraged to move as much as possible because it will help them keep healthy. The more a senior moves, the more coordination and balance they will have, and the more independent they will be, which will help them feel good.

However, when a senior is battling asthma, this movement can cause their lungs to become inflamed. They may be able to physically move, but that can bring about asthma, which can make them want to move less. If this is happening to your loved one, they may need to switch to lighter exercises and avoid heavy or intense workouts, and also consider having help from senior home care providers.

If your loved one is struggling with managing exercise-induced asthma, they will need to talk to a doctor to find the best ways to manage this condition.

They Are Wheezing More Than Usual

If your loved one is breathing unevenly and wheezing all the time, it could be a sign that their asthma is getting out of hand. They may need more than an inhaler, which means talking to a doctor.

Wheezing while sitting or doing everyday things is a bad sign. It can also mean that your loved one is in physical pain, which is not normal.

Your senior loved one should never be uncomfortable for an extended period of time, think it is normal to not be able to breathe well or believe that it is normal to be in pain. This can all greatly reduce their quality of life as they age in place.

They Are Taking Their Inhaler Too Often

Some seniors may already have been diagnosed with asthma and may already have inhalers. Unfortunately, seniors are responsible for their own medications, but senior home care can help them with reminders and observe how they are doing.

If your loved one uses their inhaler more than once a day, senior home care providers can help identify when, why, and how often. This information can then be taken straight to a doctor.

Relying on the inhaler too much can be bad for their bodies and also cause health problems.

They Are Asking for Help Doing Basic Chores

Senior home care is going to help your loved one manage the household. However, a senior should be trying to stay as independent as possible. If your loved one starts asking senior home care providers for more help than usual, and it is because of their asthma, this could be a sign that their quality of life is diminishing.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care in Gulfport, MS, please contact the At Home Care staff Today! (800) 218-3509

At Home Care is a Top Provider of Senior Home Care in Port Gibson, MS, and throughout the State of MS. Our service areas include Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, Gulfport, Natchez, Gloster, McComb, Meridian, Laurel, Indianola, Tunica, Jackson and surrounding areas.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Jeanette Felton, RN BSN

Founder and Owner at At Home Care

At Home Care, Inc. was established in 1998 by Mrs. Jeanette Felton (RN, BSN). Mrs. Felton is an innovated professional leader with over 35 years of experience in the Nursing field. The professional experiences she accomplished led her to research and observe the Home Care Service needs for many people throughout the State of MS. At Home Care, Inc. provides services for the elderly and disabled so they can stay at home. The Main Office is located at 306 Church Street Port Gibson, MS, 39150.

At Home Care, Inc. is well known throughout MS for providing quality services to our clients. Our employees (PCAs and CNAs) are certified and trained to accommodate each individual according to our specialized service plan. We employ Personal Care Attendants & Homemakers; Respite Care/Sitters; Home Health Aides.

The mission of At Home Care, Inc. is to help the elderly and disabled to stay at home. If you or someone you know needs our services in your county, please give us a call.

Latest posts by Jeanette Felton, RN BSN (see all)

• 10 Ways To Get Your Senior Parent In The Holiday Spirit - November 20, 2024
• 5 Great Resources For Family Members Caring For A Senior With Alzheimer’s  - November 7, 2024
• The Importance of Dental Health for Seniors - October 17, 2024