Parkinson’s Care
Our home healthcare service offers specialized care for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, providing personalized support and assistance to help them maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes. Our experienced caregivers understand the unique challenges posed by Parkinson’s disease and are dedicated to addressing the specific needs of each client with compassion and expertise.
Services Offered:- Medication Management:Our caregivers assist clients with medication reminders and administration, ensuring that they take their prescribed medications on time and in the correct dosage to manage symptoms effectively.
- Mobility Assistance: We provide assistance with mobility tasks such as transferring, walking, and navigating the home environment safely, utilizing techniques to minimize the risk of falls and promote independence.
- Physical Therapy Support:We work closely with physical therapists to implement customized exercise programs designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, and flexibility, helping clients maintain optimal physical function.
- Speech Therapy Assistance: Our caregivers support clients in practicing speech and swallowing exercises prescribed by speech-language pathologists to address communication difficulties, swallowing problems, and voice changes associated with Parkinson’s disease.
- Nutritional Support: We assist clients in maintaining a healthy diet by preparing nutritious meals, monitoring food intake, and encouraging hydration, addressing common nutritional challenges such as difficulty chewing and swallowing.
- Emotional Support and Companionship: Our caregivers provide emotional support, companionship, and encouragement to clients and their families, offering a listening ear, engaging in meaningful conversations, and participating in enjoyable activities together.
– Our caregivers receive specialized training in Parkinson’s disease management, including recognition of motor and non-motor symptoms, medication management, and strategies for promoting independence in daily activities.
– We utilize assistive devices and adaptive equipment such as walkers, canes, and grab bars to enhance safety and accessibility within the home environment for clients with mobility impairments.
– Our caregivers are trained to recognize and respond to common Parkinson’s-related complications such as freezing of gait, dyskinesia, dystonia, and orthostatic hypotension.
– We collaborate with healthcare professionals such as neurologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to ensure coordinated and holistic care for clients with Parkinson’s disease, addressing their medical, physical, emotional, and social needs.
Living with Parkinson’s disease can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Call Helping Hands Senior Services, Inc. at 650-437-2762 for personalized Parkinson’s care services.