Parkinson's Care in Charlottesville
When a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, it's a scary situation that comes with a lot of questions. What are the symptoms? How will it impact their quality of life? And does it limit their life expectancy? As a provider of at-home Parkinson's care, Visiting Angels® Charlottesville VA has the answers you need.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that mostly affects cognition. Typically, it is a slowly progressing disease with individuals living anywhere from 10 to 20 years after diagnosis, depending on their overall health. In the beginning, symptoms are usually mild. However, as the disease advances, signs grow worse and can include:
- Tremors and shaking
- Stiff muscles and slow movements
- Difficulty standing and walking
- Issues with coordination and freezing before taking steps
- Poor balance and confusion, especially during the evening hours
Parkinson's Care: How Visiting Angels Charlottesville Can Help
There is no cure for Parkinson's. But there are many helpful ways to manage the symptoms that come with it, whether you have a loved one in the beginning stages of the disease or experiencing more advanced symptoms. One of them is through Parkinson's care offered by Visiting Angels Charlottesville. We can offer assistance through a variety of non-medical services delivered right at home, including:
- Monitoring to avoid slips and falls. This is especially important since patients with Parkinson's are at a higher risk of falling.
- Help with bathing and dressing. As your loved one has more difficulties with movement, we can provide compassionate personal care services.
- Meal preparation to ensure your loved one eats well and regularly. Maintaining a healthy diet is critically important in prolonging both functionality and longevity when it comes to Parkinson's.
- Assistance getting to and from appointments. Our caregivers can drive your loved one to their appointments and make sure they get home safely.
- Companionship and social support. For someone with Parkinson's, helping them stay active and engaged is an important aspect of maintaining a positive quality of life and ensuring depression and withdrawal don't become issues.
As your loved one ages and Parkinson's continues its course, Visiting Angels Charlottesville can also provide live-in help for around-the-clock supervision and assistance. As a result, your loved one can live life safely and comfortably with the condition and you can gain the peace of mind you deserve.
Interested in learning more about Parkinson's care for seniors in and around the Charlottesville, VA area? Call Visiting Angels Charlottesville today at (434) 227-5917 and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.