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Caring for an elderly parent may not be something you studied in school or became trained to do, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be asked to step in and help out at some point. If you find yourself caring for an elderly parent, you may find it helpful to go through some basic training to better prepare yourself. Here are a few skills you may find useful.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the elderly. Therefore, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge and certification can be a valuable asset if an elderly parent has a heart attack – especially considering eighty percent of individuals who have a heart attack collapse at home.

Confidently performing CPR on site can buy valuable time while trained emergency help is en route. Furthermore, an individual’s odds of surviving increases if emergency measures and CPR are initiated immediately. Though medical professionals may seek to refresh their CPR skills through ACLS recert. online, the average individual can learn basic skills through a CPR course.

Automatic external defibrillation

Defibrillation, which is an electrical shock that stuns the heart in an effort to stimulate regular circulation and blood flow in an individual, is often performed by way of an AED (automatic external defibrillation). An AED may become a necessary piece of equipment when caregiving for an elderly parent who is at an increased risk of heart attack simply due to his or her age. AEDs offer step-by-step instructions for execution, additionally, Health Ed Solutions online courses include specific modules on AED training and use, which the average layperson may find helpful. 

Advanced cardiac life support

If you have a healthcare background, it can be beneficial to have a certification in ACLS, advanced cardiac life support, if you’re caring for an elderly parent. ACLS is practical and effective and is designed to treat adults suffering from reduced circulation that may result in a lack of oxygen being delivered to the body. Health Ed Solutions offers ACLS certification and ACLS recert. online, allowing individuals to achieve certification without drastically changing their day-to-day lives.

In addition to ACLS courses, Health Ed Solutions also offers online BLS, and PALS courses to certify and recertify medical professionals. PALS and ACLS courses offer detailed information and instill expertise used in medical emergencies for patients of any age. 

Looking for an ACLS study guide online? More information on BLS, PALS and ACLS recertification and certification is available throughout the Health Ed Solutions' website.