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The Role of Skilled Nursing in Managing Chronic Conditions in Seniors

young female nurse helps elderly senior home resident by demonstrating the role of skilled nursing in managing chronic conditions in seniors

The role of skilled nursing in managing chronic conditions covers a wide range of medical and therapeutic services. They support seniors by developing comprehensive care programs that treat their specific conditions and adapt as their health changes. These services can help seniors decrease chronic symptoms, reduce pain levels, and support their daily living activities.

Calder Woods welcomes Texas seniors who are looking for a senior living community to care for their health and well-being. Our senior care programs include memory care, respite care, short and long-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care from experienced professionals. Each resident receives personalized care based on their current health and cultural needs.

To see what our senior skilled nursing services can do for you, call 409.407.7636 today to speak with our compassionate team.

The Role of Skilled Nursing in Managing Chronic Conditions

Aging can be very hard on seniors, especially if they experience chronic pain due to illness, nerve pain, bone and joint pain, and certain cancers. It can make daily tasks, like housekeeping and laundry, or even spending time with friends difficult and uncomfortable. If their health is not properly managed, it can lead to isolation, depression, and a significant decrease in their quality of life.

In a senior living community, hospital, or other care organization, the role of skilled nursing in managing chronic conditions includes:

  • Performing health assessments
  • Developing and implementing individualized care programs
  • Managing medications
  • Monitoring vitals
  • Providing wound care and preventing infections
  • Physical, speech, and occupational therapies
  • End-of-life care

A skilled nursing staff is made up of a team of professional care providers who are trained in specific types of care. This will include registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses, speech/language pathologists, licensed vocational nurses, audiologists, and a medical director. They work together to develop an effective treatment plan that can treat all symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Calder Woods invites seniors to discover our skilled nursing at our skilled nursing center in Beaumont, TX. During a tour of our community, we’ll discuss the types of care we provide and how we can help you make the most out of your retirement.

Nursing Interventions for Chronic Illness

Reports from the National Council on Aging have found that 95% of seniors report living with at least one chronic illness, while 85% have two or more. The most common chronic conditions for seniors include:

  • Hypertension
  • High cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Arthritis
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disease

If you or a loved one struggles with any of these conditions, here is how nursing interventions for chronic illness can help:

  • Patient education – Nurses will educate patients and their families about medical diagnoses and treatment procedures to alleviate any anxiety or misunderstandings in their care. They will answer any questions you or your family have and can consider any religious or cultural care requirements.
  • Medication management — Seniors will hand over managing their medications to their care team to ensure medications are taken on time and refilled correctly and to prevent taking the wrong dosage.
  • Nutritional support – Eating healthy meals plays a big role in seniors’ health and wellness. Senior care programs include nutritious meal plans that consider medical and dietary restrictions.
  • Daily living activities – Nursing staff will assist seniors in daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing, going to the bathroom, standing and sitting, housekeeping and laundry, and other activities.
  • Therapeutic support – Seniors with mobility or cognitive problems will participate in physical, speech, and occupational therapies to build strength and dexterity, improve their ability to talk and eat, and restore lost abilities.

Skilled nursing in a skilled nursing center plays an integral role in assisting seniors and helping them lead a fulfilling retirement. They do all they can to help seniors live out their sunset years in comfort and peace while being close to their friends and peers.

Join Calder Woods Today for Our Senior Skilled Nursing Services

At Calder Woods, we support Texas seniors through skilled nursing at our skilled nursing center in Beaumont, TX. Our community features two options for assisted living, The Haven and The Cottages, which have a smaller resident-to-staff ratio so we can provide quality senior care for each of our residents.

To learn more about our nursing interventions for chronic illness, call 409.407.7636 today to schedule a consultation or reach out to Calder Woods online.