Elderly hodgkin’s lymphoma care at home
Cancer care at home from trained, experienced Care Professionals who understand the symptoms and treatment side effects of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancer types.
What is Hodgkin’s lymphoma care?
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer affecting around 2,100 people in the UK each year. This impacts the body’s lymphatic system, and impairs its ability to fight infection.
Treatments may include chemotherapy and/or radiation, which can have side effects like extreme fatigue and nausea, so Hodgkin’s lymphoma care focuses on managing these symptoms and treating side effects. This might involve:
- Personal care, if fatigue or mobility issues make this more challenging
- Emotional support to help with the mental challenges of cancer treatment
- Practical help with daily tasks if nausea makes these more difficult
- Companionship and help with transport to hospital appointments
- Meal prep and cooking to encourage a nutritious, immunity-boosting diet
Why is Hodgkin’s lymphoma care at home helpful for older adults?
Cancer affects older people more frequently, and research finds advanced cancer patients receiving home-based cancer care see improved quality of life, better social functioning and stronger emotional functioning. Plus, studies show cancer care at home can result in fewer hospitalisations, so undergoing this type of care at home could have additional benefits.
Living with cancer can be both physically and emotionally challenging, so older people receiving Hodgkin’s lymphoma care at home may prefer to stay in familiar surroundings where they feel comfortable, while receiving the support and companionship of family more often. Particularly for older people with mobility struggles or additional health needs, home is often the best place.
Do I need Hodgkin’s lymphoma care?
It may be difficult to know whether or not you or your loved one requires help to recover from or manage the symptoms of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Older people with this condition may have additional medical or care needs that make daily life more challenging without help, so professional care could provide the practical, medical and emotional support needed to stay as healthy as possible.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma care might include taking over strenuous tasks that cause further fatigue, encouraging eating to manage weight loss during chemotherapy-related nausea, ensuring medications are well-managed, providing transport to and from medical appointments, facilitating visits from medical practitioners, and more.
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Get in touch How to get started arranging Hodgkin’s lymphoma care
Arranging cancer care often begins after a discussion with your GP or cancer specialist, who will explain the treatment trajectory and the type of care you or your loved one might need. They may suggest arranging a Care Needs Assessment to determine exactly what kind of at-home care could be most beneficial, or you can reach out to a care agency like Home Instead for a discussion about arranging flexible, personalised, one-on-one care.
Our Care Professionals offer an alternative to hospitals or care homes, enabling you to receive the Hodgkin’s lymphoma care you or your loved one needs in the comfort of home, with unrestricted access to family, friends and community.
Why Home Instead?
Hodgkin’s lymphoma care can be highly tailored to the person’s needs and preferences, and we work hard to pair every client with a Care Professional who complements their interests and personality so they always feel comfortable with their care arrangement.
We are proud to be rated 9.6 on Homecare.co.uk, with many of our locations also rated “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), so when it comes to specialist care needs such as cancer care, our Care Professionals offer the exact combination of services needed to effectively support treatment or symptom management for you or your loved one.
FAQs
- What does caring for elderly individuals with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at home involve?
Providing care at home for elderly individuals with Hodgkin’s lymphoma focuses on creating a supportive and comfortable environment while addressing medical, emotional, and daily living needs. This may include assistance with managing symptoms, following medication routines, preparing nourishing meals, and helping with mobility. Our home care services ensure that the individual’s specific needs are met with compassion and professionalism.
- How can professional carers support the management of Hodgkin’s lymphoma at home?
Our Care Professionals are trained to provide tailored care, which might include monitoring symptoms such as fatigue or pain management, coordinating appointments with healthcare professionals, and ensuring medications are taken correctly. They can also offer emotional reassurance and create a calming routine to reduce stress, fostering both physical and mental well-being.
- What safety measures are considered for providing lymphoma care at home?
Our Care Professionals can conduct a home assessment to create a safe and accessible space, particularly for individuals who may experience fatigue or mobility challenges. This includes decluttering walkways, installing aids like grab bars, and ensuring a clean environment to reduce the risk of infections, which can be a particular concern during treatment. They also stay vigilant for any changes in health that may require immediate medical attention.
- How do home care services support the emotional well-being of individuals with Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
Living with a serious illness can be emotionally challenging, but Care Professionals provide companionship and empathetic support to ease feelings of loneliness or anxiety. They encourage activities that the individual enjoys, offer a listening ear, and help maintain connections with loved ones. This emotional care forms an integral part of the overall support given at home.
- Can home care services assist family members caring for someone with Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
Yes, our home care services not only support the individual with lymphoma but also provide vital help to their family. This can include respite care, allowing family members time to rest or focus on other responsibilities while knowing their loved one is in capable hands. Our Care Professionals can also share practical advice and guidance, helping families feel more confident in their own caregiving roles.