Living with Parkinson's Disease

What is Parkinson's? 

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition. This means it causes problems in the brain and gets worse and worse over time. Over time, as the disease progresses, the brain is unable to control certain functions such as body movements; most people start to develop symptoms when over the age of 50. 

What are the Symptoms? 

There are three main symptoms to look out for, and these are below. It is recommended that if you, or your loved one, is experiencing any of these symptoms, that you should visit a GP as soon as possible. 

• Tremor/ shaking
• Slow movement
• Stiff and Inflexible Muscles 

Other Symptoms may include: 

• Pain
• Sleeping Problems
• Memory Loss
• Mental Health Problems such as Anxiety and Depression

How Can Right at Home Solent Help?

Caring for any family member can be a huge responsibility and affect relationships; however, when they certain Health Conditions and/or Disabilities, this makes caring for them slightly harder. At Right at Home Solent, we can alleviate some of the pressure by providing as much or as little as needed, just to make your lives easier. Putting your trust into us at Right at Home Solent, will give you the reassurance that your loved one, is being well-cared for and is able to stay in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. Lots of people living with Parkinson’s Disease continue to live normal lives, but we can help to make it as manageable as possible, through means such as: 

Personalised Care Plans

We assess every Client of ours before Care starts, as this enables us to understand their needs and how we, and our amazing CareGivers, can support them. At Right at Home Solent we are proud to provide premium Homecare in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton & New Forest East. We have found that one way to maintain that level of Service, we match CareGivers to Clients based on expertise, interests, and personality, as we believe it's important for our clients and their CareGivers to build great relationships, friendships even, together. During the assessment, the client's NOKs will also have a chance to meet some of the office team and be able to discuss their Care Plan so they are reassured that they are getting the Care and Support they need. 

Medication Assistance 

Many people living with Parkinson’s struggle to find the correct Medication dosages and need help from their GP; but that is where we, Right at Home Solent, come in and can assist you, or your loved one, with taking Medication and/or booking GP appointments. 

Companionship

We are also able to to support the Client, living with Parkinson's, to continue enjoying their hobbies and interests, as we believe that no Disability should be limiting; and we are passionate about giving all of our clients the best quality of life possible.

Home Help & Personal Care

We are proud to support our Clients in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton & New Forest East, as much or as little as they require. We are passionate about allowing our Clients remaining as independent as possible; as we understand that those who choose to stay at home, as opposed to going into a Care Home are wanting to remain independent. Our amazing CareGivers can also help with light household tasks like Dusting, Changing Bedding, Vacuuming, Shopping, and Food Preparation. We can also help with Personal Care and provide assistance with Washing, Dressing, Eating, and Toileting, when their condition progresses and these symptoms are worse and affect these abilities. 

Caring for someone with Parkinson's

Managing Parkinson's is more than Medication

• Parkinson's UK has said that doing at-least 2.5 hours of physical exercise per week can actually slow symptoms 
• It's important to maintain a healthy diet
• Make sure they maintain activities they enjoy to look after their mental health - as Anxiety and Depression commonly come alongside Parkinson's Disease

Find Someone you can Talk To

• Discover a local support group for other people caring for people with Parkinson’s who understand what you’re going through and can offer advice
• Speak to Right at Home Solent to find out how our CareGivers and/or office team can alleviate some of the pressure

Look After Yourself

• Caring for your loved one is a full-time responsibility and there are often no breaks in between. Time-off/Respite can help you rest and reconnect with friends and family while a Respite Carer supports your loved one. Speak to your GP to find out about the respite care services available in your local area; or call our friendly team on 01329 233755 to find out how we can help you.

What Next?

At Right at Home Solent, we support people living with Parkinson's Disease in Fareham, Gosport, Southampton & New Forest East. If you, or a loved one, is living with Parkinson's Disease, and you'd like to find out more about our Homecare Services and how we can support you, get in touch today! You can contact our friendly team by phone, on 01329 233755 or fill out our 'Contact Us' form on our website, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.rightathome.co.uk/solent/contact-us/ - Contact us today!

If you'd like to more information on Parkinson's Disease, follow this link and check out the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/