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Annie Grainger
Annie Grainger
04:57 25 Oct 19
Recently Oxley Home Care commenced providing home care personal services for my father. The Senior Care Coordinator was very prompt in coming to visit my father and in organising support within a week of my phone call enquiry. She has been very friendly and helpful, and keen to ensure that the Care Worker is a good match for my father. We appreciated her phone call following up after the Care Worker's first visit to check that Dad was happy and that his needs were being met. Dad is indeed very happy with the support of his Care Worker - "She is a delightful young lady with a personality that brightens up my day. She comes for one hour five mornings a week, and is meticulous in carrying out the allocated tasks. She is efficient and uses her initiative." Many thanks Oxley Home Care! Margaret Grainger
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23:36 18 Sep 19
Oxley Home Care are real professionals, and I was lucky to find them. They followed up promptly on my initial call, and always stayed in contact. They went out of their way to help me get started with a care worker, who was always prompt and supportive. I can highly recommend them !
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Bec Jamieson
05:20 06 Sep 19
Supportive and caring organisation with clients best interests at heart. A truly wonderful place to work
Emma Clyant
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02:59 06 Sep 19
Such a supportive and caring organisation to work for
Karen Kaye-Smith
Karen Kaye-Smith
00:37 02 Jul 19
I do not know what I would do without Oxley Home Care. From Management/Office staff to Carer's, the service is exceptional. The level of service and the interaction of Carer's with my parents is just amazing. Absolutely exceptional. At times I have needed adhoc services urgently and Oxley Office staff has organised this with ease for me. I cannot praise Oxley Home Care enough. I know they have my parents needs and wellbeing a priority. I do not hesitate in recommending Oxley Home Care .
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07:16 17 Dec 18
I have been very fortunate to find a provider like the Oxley Home Care team. From senior management to Regional care Manager, to all the lovely ladies in the office and all the care workers that have assisted in helping me take care of my mother at home, I have found them to be very professional in all aspects of there work. They have been very understanding and caring and very compassionate , always willing to do above and beyond in assisting me to take care of my mother and giving me and my family the moral support to continue to do so. I highly recommend Oxley Home Care to anyone who is in need of any type of care for themselves or for there loved ones or even for a friend. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Oxley Home care Team. You are amazing. Please continue the terrific work of always helping others. Thank you again. Sr. Sofia.
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Do you know what to do if a stroke happens?

  • By Gilian Douglass
  • September 10, 2018
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It’s estimated that more than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented simply by managing risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle, according to the Stroke Foundation.

There are some risk factors for stroke which can’t be prevented like age, family history and prior stroke. If you’re male, your risk is also higher.

The Stroke Foundation suggests that there are two ways to approach this: first by talking to your doctor and secondly by taking ownership of your own health.

By taking charge of your own health, you can:

  • Eat well.
  • Stay active.
  • Be smoke free.
  • Moderate alcohol intake.
  • Visit your doctor for a health check to help manage blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat).

Would you know what to do if a loved one of yours had a stroke?

The Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T test as an easy way to identify the most common signs of stroke.

Face – check their face. Has their mouth dropped?
Arms – can they lift both arms?
Speech – is their speech slurred?
Time – it is critical.

Other signs of stroke may include:

  • Weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg on either or both sides of the body
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding
  • Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
  • Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes
  • Headache, usually severe and abrupt onset
  • Difficulty swallowing

What should you do if a stroke happens to a loved one?

If you see any of the above signs of a stroke, please call Emergency Services on 000 immediately.

The longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater the chance of stroke-related brain damage.

Facial weakness, arm weakness and difficulty with speech are the most common symptoms or signs of stroke.

What to do while you wait for an ambulance

  • If the person is conscious, lie them down on their side with their head slightly raised and supported.
  • Do not give them anything to eat or drink.
  • Loosen any tight clothing that could cause breathing difficulties.
  • If they are unconscious, check their breathing.
  • If they do not have a pulse or are not breathing start CPR straight away.
  • If you are unsure how to perform CPR, the ambulance call taker can provide you with instructions over the phone.

What is a stroke?

A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Blood is carried to the brain by blood vessels called arteries. Blood contains oxygen and important nutrients for your brain cells. Blood may be interrupted or stop moving through an artery because the artery is blocked (ischaemic stroke) or bursts (haemorrhagic stroke).

When brain cells do not get enough oxygen or nutrients, they die. The area of brain damage during a stroke is called a cerebral infarct.

The signs of stroke may occur alone or in any combination and can last a few seconds or up to 24 hours and then disappear. When the symptoms disappear within 24 hours, this episode may be a mini stroke.

Stroke related brain damage

A stroke is always a medical emergency. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater the chance of stroke related brain damage. The chance of survival after stroke improves after emergency medical treatment is given.

Such medical treatment can include the administering of a drug known as tPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator). It breaks down the blood clots that cause an ischaemic stroke and can assist in a person’s recovery from a stroke, but can also cause bleeding in the brain. It is usually administered within 4.5 hours of a stroke by experienced specialists and after a CT scan has been conducted. It is not a drug suitable for everyone.

Statistics on stroke

According to the Stroke Foundation, stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer every year.

It is one of the biggest causes of death and disability in Australia.

Preventing strokes

Strokes are preventable. Here are some simple steps you can take to prevent one:

  • Know your blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the most important stroke risk factors and is the simplest to manage.
  • Be smoke-free.
  • Enjoy a wide variety of healthy foods from the five food groups everyday. Drink plenty of water.
  • Be active everyday.
  • Limit your alcohol intake. For healthy men and women, drink no more than two standard drinks on any day.

(With thanks to the Stroke Foundation for information on strokes, how to respond to them and preventative steps to take to reduce their likelihood.)

About Oxley Home Care

Oxley Home Care has been helping Australians live independently at home for over 10 years in Sydney.

We are an Approved Provider for Government funded Home Care Packages and provide Private Care services throughout Sydney.

A Home Care Package with Oxley Home Care can help you live in the comfort of your own home, maintain your independence and quality of life.

Call us on 1300 993 591 to arrange a free in-home consultation.

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