Parkinson's Disease Care

Our caregivers are experienced in providing Parkinson's Disease Care for the elderly. PD is progressive and affects the nervous system.

What is Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, degenerative disease that affects the nervous system. It is typically characterized by reduced motor function and cognitive ability.

Parkinson's disease affects
1 in every 500 people in Canada

Approximately 6,600 new cases
are diagnosed in Canada each year

What are the early warning signs of Parkinson's Disease?

A slight tremor in fingers, thumbs, hands and or chin
Trouble sleeping and increased fatigue
Trouble moving or walking, oftentimes accompanied by stiffness or rigidity in movement
Cramped/smaller handwriting and or other handwriting changes
Rigid, stern facial expression - referred to as "masking"

How does Parkinson's diease impact quality of life?

Parkinson'sprogressively impedes motor and cognitive function - it is extremely challenging to live with and can greatly decrease the quality of life. Aside from typical symptoms, such as tremors and fatigue, affected individuals can also experience a decline in mental health.

Home Care is better for seniors in need of Parkinson's Disease Care

Top caregiver do's for Parkinson's Disease care

Educate yourself - learn everything you can about Parkinson's and recognize how it manifests in the affected individual
Be attentive to expressed symptoms and take note of any worsening symptoms
Volunteer your help whenever needed, even when it comes to simpler tasks
Take preventative measures for falls and other accidents

Top caregiver don'tsfor Parkinson's Disease care

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you care for Parkinson's patients at home?

A healthy diet is a must for a Parkinson’s patient. Make a good nutritious diet plan.
Parkinson’s patients need to exercise regularly. Take them out for a walk or a light exercise session.
Parkinson’s patients require full time live-in care to help them with daily tasks.

Do people with Parkinson’s need a caregiver?

Yes, people with Parkinson’s need a specialized live-in caregiver. Parkinson’s disease greatly impacts the nervous system. Decreased cognitive abilities and mobility issues make it harder for Parkinson’s patients to live on their own. A live-in caregiver is responsible to provide the required physical and emotional support to the patient.

Does Parkinson's cause body odor?

Parkinson’s disease affects movement, balance, coordination, and causes an increase amount of sebum that the skin’s sebaceous glands secrete. Most individuals are unable to smell Parkinson’s, but some with sharper senses of smell claim that sufferers have a unique, musky odor. Hippuric acid, eicosane, and octadecane appeared to be three substances that are particularly important in this distinctive scent.