Parkinson’s Care At Home

Parkinson’s care that understands every step.

Parkinson's Care

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. It’s caused by some of the nerve cells in the brain not functioning which means they don’t produce enough of the chemical dopamine which is a neurotransmitter and lack of this chemical affects movement.

Parkinson’s is currently the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.

According to Parkinson’s Organisation, there are over 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s. But the 3 main symptoms of Parkinson’s are a tremor (shaking), slowness of movement and rigidity (muscle stiffness). Other symptoms can include dyskinesia (involuntary movements) and freezing.

Parkinson's Support and Management

Like other significant health conditions, being diagnosed with Parkinson’s can feel overwhelming if you don’t have the right information or support. Usually after diagnosis you will be allocated a Parkinson’s nurse, who are specifically trained and very experienced in this condition. Your allocated Parkinson’s nurse is there to support and guide you from the onset of diagnosis to the progression of the condition and the impact it has on your mobility and ability to manage everyday activities. Part of that support includes ensuring that you are on the right medication and the right dosage as the condition progresses.

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s but there are many ways to manage symptoms and to live well with this condition.

What we can do at Live In Care?

Live in Care can provide you with 24hr care and support in the comfort of your own home to assist you to maintain your independence and manage all your usual daily activities. Our care professionals are experienced and trained in managing this condition and will ensure that you receive the support you want, assisting with safer mobility including using equipment if required and ensuring your prescribed medication, which will likely be time specific is administered. All of our skilled care professionals undertake medication training and moving and handling training annually, so you can be confident in the support they provide. With the support of a live-in carer, on hand 24hrs a day we will help you to maintain a good diet, physical activity and support you to get out and about to help you feel in control of daily life.

Live in Care can be by your side throughout the changes in this condition daily or we can support you whilst a loved one takes that necessary break. If its respite care you’re looking for, we will ensure a smooth transition and handover takes place with your loved one before they take that much needed break and make sure you enjoy a change of company and feel safe and supported in their absence

Additional support and information is available from Parkinson’s UK via the following link – https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

Live In Care has been brilliant. My mother had a fall and could no longer manage on her own. From the first assessment appointment, all the members of staff have been both super friendly and professional, they are always responsive, and their work is focused clearly on ensuring that Mum is happy. The carers have been extremely conscientious, and Mum now has a longer-term carer whom she feels thoroughly spoilt by. I still can’t quite believe that Mum is being taken care of so well. It has been a huge relief, and I am so glad and grateful that I found Live In Care.

It’s not just the everyday care that makes such a difference to Mum’s life, it the little things that are always thought of. Mum has been out of her home more in the last 6 months than she has in the last 6 years. Seeing the photos of her smiling face full of laughter, tells us how much she’s enjoyed the company, activities, and outings. We definitely picked the right company.

Making me feel so special on my birthday is only one of the reasons that Live in Care is the best company to work for. I hope I get to spend many more birthdays with you.

The impact that Anna has made on the health and wellbeing for Mum and Dad has been staggering. Dad, who never gives praise easily, has described her as marvellous.

I feel so reassured that I can go away knowing Mum is in the safe hands of the same carer when I take a holiday or attend a family special occasion. Thank you again – you run an amazing service.

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Live in Care has proved to be a really great solution to living alone at home when you need that little extra help

Speak to Our Team About Parkinson’s Live In Care

If you have any questions about our Parkinson’s Care at-home service or would like to book one of our free care assessments, then why not give us a call to find out more – there’s no cost to call, or if you prefer, you can contact us via our online contact form below.

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Live in Care Ltd

4 Heron Gate

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Taunton

Somerset

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