With old age come a lot of difficulties. One issue that is almost universal to older adults is the issue with the urinary tract. Many people need to rely on a urinary catheter, or as it’s often called, a Foley catheter. The most common reasons why people need this type of assistance are after surgery, as a part of cancer treatment, or if their urethra is blocked or if they have urinary retention. Whatever the reason may be, there’s a chance you will need assistance with this catheter. This is where the Foley catheter care program at Assured Home Health Care, LLC could be useful for you.

Proper care of a Foley catheter is not easy. You will need professional help without a doubt, and this is precisely what Assured Home Health Care, LLC provides. Foley catheter care starts with inserting it correctly. This means that a tube needs to be put through the urethra and up to the bladder. The part of the catheter close to the bladder contains a balloon of water to keep it positioned. On the outside, there’s a bag where your urine drains.

In addition to knowing how to place a Foley catheter, our aides are trained to take care of both the catheter and the patient who carries it. Our caregivers’ main tasks are to change the bag that holds the urine and to make sure that the catheter is clean at all times and in all parts.