Parkinson's Care in Wichita Falls

If your loved one has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may be filled with questions and worried about your loved one’s long-term care. This can be especially true if your loved one wants to continue living independently in their home. At Visiting Angels^® Wichita Falls, we know this can be a difficult time for your family and we’re here to help. Our Parkinson’s care services bring physical and emotional support to seniors with Parkinson’s in Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Iowa Park, Archer City, Henrietta, and the surrounding areas. With the help of our caregivers, your loved one receives companionship and a helping hand, and you have peace of mind about their safety and well-being.

The Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects up to one million people in the U.S., with as many as 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The symptoms of Parkinson’s generally develop slowly over many years, but the speed and severity of these symptoms vary greatly by individual, meaning no two individuals will experience the disease in the same way.

Some of the typical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include:

• Stiffness and rigidity

• Tremor at rest

• Difficulty with balance

• Bradykinesia, a slowness in movement

• Shuffling gait

• Facial masking

• Loss of sense of smell

• Sleeping disorders

• Soft speech or impaired voice

How Parkinson's Care in Wichita Falls Can Help

If daily tasks are becoming increasingly difficult for your loved one and they prefer to continue living at home, Parkinson’s care from Visiting Angels Wichita Falls is the answer. Our professional caregivers offer reliable in-home care on a full-time, part-time, or occasional basis 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including overnights and holidays.

At Visiting Angels Wichita Falls, we offer a wide variety of Parkinson’s care services, including:

• Mobility assistance.
  A common symptom of Parkinson’s is bradykinesia, a slowness in movement that makes everyday activities time-consuming and increasingly frustrating. Our Parkinson’s caregivers at Visiting Angels Wichita Falls can help your loved one with everyday tasks that make life difficult, such as answering the doorbell, getting dressed, using the bathroom, and preparing meals.

• Transportation.
  For many seniors in the advanced stages of Parkinson’s, losing the ability to drive can be incredibly difficult, leading to depression and making it hard to stay social and make it to doctor appointments. Caregivers from Visiting Angels Wichita Falls provide transportation and companionship to appointments and while running errands, helping our clients with Parkinson’s stay active and social.

• Respite for family caregivers.
  Being the primary caregiver for a family member with Parkinson’s can be physically and emotionally demanding, especially for caregivers who don’t take a break to recharge. At Visiting Angels Wichita Falls, our caregivers can offer respite care whenever you need it, from occasional hourly care to part-time and full-time help on a regular basis.

If you have a loved one in need of Parkinson’s care, call Visiting Angels Wichita Falls today to schedule a no-cost consultation.