Parkinson's Care 101: What You Need to Know

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which causes both physical and non-medical symptoms by affecting specific areas of the brain. Seniors who are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease usually have an involved care team including physicians, therapists, and more. Because the disease is progressive, care is usually focused on managing symptoms and maintaining the overall quality of life. Non-medical Parkinson's care at home can provide support to seniors throughout Eastern Montgomery County and the surrounding communities. Visiting Angels^®  Jenkintown is experienced at caring for seniors who are living with Parkinson's. 

Managing Symptoms with Parkinson's Care in Eastern Montgomery County

For seniors who require Parkinson's care in Eastern Montgomery County to manage symptoms, our care can be very helpful. The three main symptoms of Parkinson's disease include:

• Slowness of movement (bradykenesia)
• Tremor
• Rigidity

Other symptoms may include:

• Soft voice or hoarseness
• Repetitive or sustained muscle cramping
• Shuffling gait which includes small steps
• Increased drooling caused by decreased swallowing
• Small, untidy handwriting
• Involuntary movements in face, arms, legs, or trunk
• Masked face due to bradykenesia and rigidity
• Increased fall risk due to festination
• Freezing, or being stuck in one spot

Parkinson's Care for Seniors Living in Eastern Montgomery County

For seniors who live in Abington, Jenkintown, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Ambler, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, Rydal or other parts of Eastern Montgomery County, Parkinson's care is available through Visiting Angels Jenkintown. Our non-medical aid can help your loved one with activities of daily living and provide them with meaningful companionship. 

Parkinson's care from Visiting Angels Jenkintown can help seniors in Eastern Montgomery county with tasks such as:

• Management of increased fall risks 
• Transferring from chair to bed, etc...
• Joyful companionship and social care
• Dignified aid for bathing, toileting, and dressing
• Help preparing healthy meals and shopping
• Going for walks and engaging in activities
• Light housekeeping tasks such as laundry
• Transportation to appointments and therapies

Getting started with Parkinson's care in Eastern Montgomery County is as simple as calling Visiting Angels Jenkintown and scheduling a free in-home consultation for your loved one. To make things easier for your loved one, our care coordinator will come to you and discuss your care needs and create a personalized care plan. Services are flexible and can be adjusted if your loved one's needs change over the course of their disease. 

If you have a loved one living with Parkinson's disease in Eastern Montgomery County, call Visiting Angels Jenkintown today at 215-938-7201.