Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that causes problems in the brain that gets worse over time. There are three main symptoms of Parkinson’s that impact a person’s life – a tremor or shaking that can be uncontrollable as the condition worsens, slowness of movement, and a rigidity or muscle stiffness, all of which present problems for a daily living if not supported in the right way. Whilst these are the main symptoms of the disease, other symptoms include issues with sleep, memory, and problems with mental health given the nature of the disease.
Parkinson’s develops when cells in the brain stop working properly and are lost over time. These brain cells produce a chemical called dopamine. Symptoms start to appear when the brain cannot make enough dopamine to control movement properly. Most people diagnosed with Parkinson’s are over the age of 50, although a very small percentage of patients are diagnosed before they reach the age of 40. Although it affects both sexes, men tend to be the main sufferers. Moving at any stage in life can be disruptive and stressful, and so much more so when faced with a diagnosis of a condition like Parkinson’s. We know that staying at home and receiving compassionate, one-to-one care from a highly trained and well-matched professional carer improves the quality of life for an individual living with Parkinson’s disease. Our personalised approach to providing high-quality Parkinson’s disease home care, with a fully managed and flexible service that families can rely on is setting the standards in live-in care for those with Parkinson’s.
In most cases a dedicated live-in carer can make an enormous difference to the sufferer, enabling them to continue with their favourite activities and pastimes.
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be devastating, but with appropriate care and treatment, the sufferer can still enjoy many of their former lifestyle choices. A skilled and highly-trained in-home carer can help to facilitate your loved one’s ability to cope with the disease as it progresses.
Care at home is becoming an increasingly popular choice over residential care, as it enables your loved one to remain in their much-loved and familiar surroundings, close to family, friends, and neighbours. As with so many diseases, stress and uncertainty can exacerbate the symptom of Parkinson’s, so enabling the sufferer to remain in familiar and comfortable surroundings is paramount in controlling the condition. In the early stages of the disease, a live-in carer can provide valuable emotional support. With an extensive understanding of the condition, your loved one’s caregiver can provide comfort and reassurance at any hour of the day or night.
As symptoms progress, the carer can help with all aspects of daily living, from assistance with getting up, dressing, bathing, and personal care, through shopping and preparing healthy and nutritious meals. The carer will take charge of medical appointments, ensuring that your loved one attends meetings with specialists and nursing personnel, and dispensing medications by medical practitioners’ instructions.
CareMatch is home to the very best carers- we remove the need for an agency by providing flexibility and ongoing personal support. Live-in care empowers those with Parkinson’s to lead as fulfilling a life as ever.
