Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that disrupts muscle coordination, making movements increasingly difficult. This progressive disorder begins with mild symptoms that gradually get worse over time. Typical signs include tremors, shaking, muscle rigidity, poor balance, and speech challenges, and those affected often require ongoing care.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we can help seniors affected by Parkinson’s disease with our Parkinson’s home care services in Tampa, Plant City, and Sun City Center, FL, and the surrounding areas in Manatee County and Hillsborough County. Our specialized Parkinson’s home care services are designed to provide compassionate and professional support, helping individuals maintain their independence.
Development of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is caused by the loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. As these nerve cells die off, dopamine levels drop, resulting in abnormal brain activity in the part of the brain that regulates body movements.
Over time, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease typically worsen, making daily activities increasingly challenging. The most common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include rigid muscles, slower movements, tremors, impaired posture and balance, loss of automated movements, and difficulty breathing and swallowing.
The following issues can also arise due to Parkinson’s disease:
- Depression: Worsening symptoms can cause those affected to become depressed or anxious.
- Cognitive issues: Those affected by Parkinson’s may experience dementia and other cognitive issues in the later stages.
- Eating difficulty: The loss of control of facial muscles can make eating and swallowing difficult. This can cause malnutrition and increase the risk of choking.
- Sleeping difficulty: It is common for Parkinson’s patients to have difficulty sleeping through the night.
- Toileting issues: Parkinson’s patients may experience incontinence due to loss of muscle control or constipation due to slowed digestion.
Professional Parkinson’s Caregivers
At Assisting Hands Home Care, our caregivers are committed to improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s through exceptional home care services. We cater to their personal needs by helping with activities of daily living (ADLs), offering mobility assistance, and taking care of household chores such as cooking and cleaning. With our caregivers present, both you and your loved ones can relax, knowing they are well cared for by skilled professionals.
We provide the following with our Parkinson’s care services:
- Personal care and assistance: We can assist those with Parkinson’s with activities of daily living (ADLs) that they may have difficulty doing themselves including dressing, bathing, toileting, eating, and more.
- Medication reminders: We will remind your loved ones to take their medication at the proper times to help alleviate their symptoms.
- Mobility assistance: For those who have difficulty moving, we can help them move around the home and transfer between their bed, recliner, and wheelchair.
- Companion care: Our caregiver will build a personal connection with your loved one while providing care to be their companion as well.
- Transportation and errands: We can provide transportation to take your loved ones to doctor’s appointments and other important engagements and help with errands.
- Overnight care: We offer overnight care services in which our caregiver will arrive in the evening and stay awake through the night to provide care and assistance as needed. We can help Parkinson’s patients shift positions in bed so they can sleep more comfortably.
- Live-in and 24-hour care: We offer live-in and around-the-clock care services for Parkinson’s patients requiring continuous supervision. Based on the required care level, we can arrange for a caregiver to reside in the home with your loved one, though they will need time to sleep at night. Alternatively, we can schedule multiple caregivers to work in shifts, ensuring someone is always awake and available 24 hours a day.
Call Assisting Hands for an In-Home Consultation
At Assisting Hands Home Care, our dedicated caregivers provide comprehensive and compassionate home care services tailored for individuals with Parkinson’s disease at any stage. During an in-home consultation, we will assess the specific condition and care requirements of your loved ones. This allows us to develop a customized care plan that ensures they can safely remain at home.
For more information about our Parkinson’s home care services in Tampa, Plant City, and Sun City Center, FL, and the surrounding areas in Manatee County and Hillsborough County, please contact us at (813) 592-5060.
