Bariatric Care
What is Bariatric Care?
Bariatric care is a specialised field of medicine focused on treating and managing obesity and its related health problems. It encompasses a wide range of services to help individuals achieve and maintain healthy weight loss, improving their overall well-being. Bariatric care is primarily aimed at individuals with extreme obesity or people who despite lifestyle changes, still suffer from weight-related health problems. Obesity can challenge individuals in a variety of ways including:
- Restricted mobility
- Skin problems
- Mental health and depression
- Struggle sleeping
- Discomfort
- Breathing inconsistency
- High blood pressure
Bariatric care aims to prevent further complications and encourage a healthier way of living, with support tailored to every individual’s needs and medical conditions. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of developing some cancers and strokes, heart attacks, type 2 Diabetes as well as musculoskeletal problems.
Assessment
We begin by understanding individual needs, preferences, and goals through an initial assessment, ensuring our care plans are tailored to meet specific requirements.
Care Plan Development
Based on the assessment, we create customised care plans that address unique needs, incorporating family input and individual choices.
Matching
Our caregivers are thoughtfully matched with individuals, ensuring compatibility, and creating a friendly, supportive environment that promotes trust and independence.
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Changes with Bariatric Care
Bariatric Care can significantly impact your overall well-being. A Star Care will support you in your potential to transform your life with lifestyle and dietary changes that alleviate symptoms and improve your overall well-being. Our personal care packages follow either long-term domiciliary care to prevent further obesity-related complications and/or support with certain tasks or activities.
Our home professionals help individuals with personal care such as washing, skin care, toileting and dressing. Choosing and preparing nutritious meals and implementing healthy routines. If you require support with household chores and running errands, we also provide these services. Managing medication administration is important, we keep to strict guidelines given by your doctors and help out collecting prescriptions.
Physical Health Improvements:
- Reduced Risk of Chronic Conditions: By promoting weight loss, bariatric care can significantly decrease the risk of developing or worsening weight-related health problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and joint pain.
- Improved Mobility: Shedding excess weight can significantly improve mobility and physical function, allowing individuals to participate in activities they may have previously struggled with.
- Increased Energy Levels: Weight loss often leads to increased energy levels, allowing people to be more active and engaged in their daily lives.
Mental and Emotional Benefits of Bariatric Care:
- Enhanced Self-Esteem: Losing weight and achieving health goals can significantly boost self-confidence and improve body image.
- Reduced Depression and Anxiety: Obesity can contribute to mental health struggles. Weight loss can alleviate these symptoms and promote overall emotional well-being.
- Improved Quality of Life: Bariatric care can lead to a more fulfilling life by enabling individuals to participate in activities they may have previously avoided due to weight limitations.
- Greater Social Interaction: Improved physical health and mobility often lead to increased social interaction and participation in social activities.
Bariatric Care Plans
Bespoke Care Plans For All Individuals
You will follow a comprehensive Bariatric care plan that’s tailored around you and your health goals. Regular physical activity is essential for long-term weight management and overall health. Your plan will incorporate an exercise program tailored to your abilities and limitations. Addressing the psychological factors that may contribute to weight gain can be highly beneficial, cognitive-behavioural therapy can help develop a healthy coping mechanism for you. If you are having Bariatric surgery, then our nurses and carers deliver post-operative care.
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