Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a complicated degenerative neurological condition that brings with it a variety of different symptoms. March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month, which is a great time to learn more about how MS affects people, especially seniors, and understand more about why patients with MS tend to spend more time in the hospital. People with MS can greatly benefit from assistance like hospital to home transition care, especially as their condition progresses and they experience more frequent hospitalizations.
MS is Progressive
An important fact about multiple sclerosis is that the condition is progressive and has periods of relapse and remission. During these relapses or exacerbations, symptoms often worsen significantly. This can involve increased fatigue, mobility problems, and sensory issues. Sometimes these symptoms worsen to such an extent that they lead to hospitalization. Returning home from the hospital can be a shock, especially if MS patients are in the hospital for a longer time.
Treatments Bring Complications
Another big problem can be that some of the treatments for MS bring complications that make life more difficult for seniors. Often people with MS take medications and other treatments that affect the immune system, making it less effective. These treatments also have other side effects and complications that can quickly lead to hospitalization.
Symptoms Range from Mild to Severe
The symptoms of MS range from mild to severe at all stages of the illness. Sometimes exacerbations cause symptoms to become unmanageable at home, even with the help of home care services and other solutions. That means that a trip to the hospital becomes necessary.
Immune System Challenges are a Huge Problem
When the immune system is compromised, that means that it’s easier than ever for people with MS to face all sorts of infections. Some of the most common infections include respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. The worse these infections are, the more likely it is that the person with multiple sclerosis ends up hospitalized.
Functional Decline is a Huge Problem
Because MS affects how the nervous system functions, worsening MS causes functional decline. This means that people with MS experience worsening mobility and physical function. After even a few days in the hospital, these functional issues become even more pronounced. Hospital to home transition care can assist with mobility and ensure that MS patients are safe at home.
Existing Health Conditions Often Become Exacerbated
People with multiple sclerosis may also have other health issues already that affect their health. When those health conditions worsen, that can contribute to frequent hospitalizations. Managing complex health issues along with MS makes everything more complicated and often requires additional assistance, especially when returning home from the hospital.
Many people with MS are shocked to find themselves in the hospital more often than they expected. Hospital to home transition care can help to make it easier for these patients to return home and have the help that they need in order to recover and experience the best possible quality of life.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Hospital to Home Transition in Joplin, MO, please contact the caring staff at Adelmo Family Care today at (417) 206-4576
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