How Right at Home Cardiff and Newport can help your loved one living with Parkinson’s

The needs of each person with Parkinson’s are unique and individual, so it is very important to create a personalised care plan – something which Right at Home Cardiff and Newport do for every client! Being a quality homecare service provider, we want the best for all of our clients therefore, feel it is essential Caregivers who are experienced with the disease, provide care for those living with Parkinson’s.

What is Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. It affects the brain and gets worse over time, causing the brain to lose control of certain functions such as body movement. According to the NHS, 1 in 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease and tend to develop symptoms when over the age of 50.

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

There are three main symptoms to look out for, and we would always recommend seeing your GP as soon as possible if you are worried about yourself or a loved one.

• Slow movement

• Stiff and inflexible muscles

• Shaking of particular parts of the body (Tremor)

An individual with Parkinson’s disease can also experience other symptoms such as;

• Memory problems

• Sleeping problems (Insomnia)

• Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety

How Right at Home Cardiff and Newport can help

It can be a huge responsibility and daunting when caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s so it is important to learn about the condition to provide the best support you can. Right at Home can alleviate some of the pressure by providing quality homecare, tailored to your loved one living with Parkinson’s. Each of our clients receive a personal care plan that reflects on their needs and help them achieve their goals – This is shared with client chosen family and friends.

Lots of people live with this disease and continue to live normal lives, but we can help make it as manageable as possible through our available services such as companionship, medication assistance and personal care. It is important our clients are supported not only physically but mentally and therefore, providing emotional support is key, helping them come to terms with their diagnosis and understanding and managing the effects on their independence.

Our caregivers understand all of the unique physical, mental and emotional challenges faced by those living with Parkinson’s. Many people who live with Parkinson’s can have a normal life expectancy thanks to advances in treatment. While there is no cure, at Right at Home, we know that support for someone living with Parkinson’s is vital and can help them live their best possible life.

Contact us on 02920 794050 to speak to our friendly team and learn more about the help Right at Home Cardiff and Newport can provide.