Mobility Harmony Healthcare January 29, 2022

Mobility

Helping you live independently with mobility at all stages of the condition

There are all kinds of reasons why you might be suffering from mobility issues. In some cases, it might just be a loss of mobility from aging, or it may be associated with a serious illness, such as cerebral palsy or motor neurone disease. You may find it difficult to walk or even just sit down and get back up again. Mobility is caused by a weakness in the muscles, or it could be that you have a seemingly mild problem, such as pain in your hip, which worsens and starts to affect other parts of the body.

What are mobility issues?
Mobility issues are when you are not as mobile as you should be, and you may consequently find it difficult to walk and falls may become frequent. Mobility issues not only affect the quality of life of the individual suffering from it, but it can also be dangerous i.e. there is less chance of a serious fall leading to major health issues, and even fatalities. Many people associate mobility issues only with old people, however, they can affect anyone at any age. Chronic diseases can cause mobility issues, but there are also other reasons for it, including lack of physical activity, and being obese. An unhealthy lifestyle in general can cause mobility issues, as you are more likely to experience aches and pains, than someone who is active and within their ideal weight range.

These are some of the signs that you may be facing issues with your mobility, even if it is not yet a major problem that requires extra care: There are all kinds of reasons why you might be suffering from mobility issues. In some cases, it might just be a loss of mobility from aging, or it may be associated with a serious illness, such as cerebral palsy or motor neurone disease. You may find it difficult to walk or even just sit down and get back up again. Mobility is caused by a weakness in the muscles, or it could be that you have a seemingly mild problem, such as pain in your hip, which worsens and starts to affect other parts of the body.

  • Difficulty with stamina/endurance – if you are a keen runner for example, and you are starting to find it incredibly difficult to meet your goals, you may have the onset of mobility issues. Similarly, and especially for older people, if you are becoming tired after a short walk or finding day to day normal activities tiring, this is a sign that your mobility might be impaired.
  • Mobility issues can also present in general issues with walking, such as the foot dropping or dragging.
  • You may not feel as steady on your feet if your mobility is impaired. For instance, you might feel that your legs are weak when you stand or try to walk.
  • If your muscles feet tight after exercise, mobility issues could be presenting themselves.
It is better to try and deal with mobility issues before they get serious. For instance, speaking to your doctor or getting some extra care around the house. Not taking mobility issues seriously can lead to falls in the home, which can cause other issues and even fatalities in some cases.
The services we offer for mobility issues
If you use our care services, this is what you can expect. Our care plans will always be tailored to suit you or your family members’ needs:
Moving and Handling

We ensure our carers receive extensive experience in moving and handling, so they are able to ensure you move around safely and receive the support you need. Our care services for moving and handling may including helping you use the stairs, transfer from a wheelchair, assistance with personal care and mobility aids. We deal with all mobility issues, without any problems.

Risk Assessment

We will always undertake a thorough risk assessment to ensure that your home is free from hazards that might be risky to you. For instance, rugs, poor lighting etc. We have knowledge in the equipment that might be useful for you to help improve your mobility, and we will provide advice and support with this. We understand what adaptations can be made to make your home safer for individuals with mobility issues.

Healthy Living

Our care services also includes looking after your general health and wellbeing. As part of this, we will prepare and advise on healthy meals, and keeping your weight at a normal level. We will continuously monitor your weight and body mass index and ensure that you maintain a healthy, balanced diet.

Exercise

It is important that, regardless of your mobility issues, you undertake some exercise on a daily basis. Exercise will help you to strengthen your muscles, and this can help reduce the likelihood of suffering from dangerous falls. With our nurse-led care, we will develop a tailored plan to suit your condition and this includes incorporating exercise.

Our carers will assist you with exercises that are best suited to your condition, to help you strengthen your body and improve your general movement.

Healthy Living

Administer Medication Our carers will also ensure you or your family member receives the medication they need, to keep them safe and healthy. They will also be prepared for any side effects on the medication, including drowsiness and deal with it accordingly.

Our approach is to create a tailored care plan to suit you, which involves dealing with your individual needs, as well as liaising with families and relevant local authorities. Our focus is to provide the care that you need, when you need it and to suit your lifestyle. We want to help ensure you stay as independent as possible, and that you continue to enjoy the activities you are passionate about.

 
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