Parkinson’s Care at Home

Around 1 in 37 people alive today in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their lifetime and it’s estimated there are about 145,000 living with the condition. It’s a life-changing progressive neurological condition and there is currently no cure but there is Parkinson’s medication to help manage the symptoms.

Parkinson’s develops when nerve cells that produce dopamine die. Dopamine provides messages to the brain to help coordinate movement, so when dopamine is lost, these parts of the brain are unable to work – leading to the symptoms we recognise as Parkinson’s.

A tremor is the most well-known symptom of Parkinson’s but there are more than 40 related symptoms such as memory problems, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, muscle stiffness and pain. Care for Parkinson’s can start at any stage of the condition and many people can live with the condition for many years before experiencing debilitating symptoms.

You can start with care for a few hours a week to help with tasks you may find more difficult and build it up as and when you need to as your condition progresses.

Live in Parkinson’s care

Live in Parkinson’s care provides specialist support for people living with Parkinson’s so that they can remain in their own home and live life to the fullest with this condition. A live in carer lives in your home with you to provide round the clock care to help with mobility, housework, cooking, administering medication and personal care.

Live in Parkinson’s care may be a consideration during the more advanced, complex or palliative stages of the condition when more support is needed. We can provide support with personal care such as washing, dressing and toileting.

We’ll work on fall prevention and management and support you with your mobility to enable you to retain as much independence as possible. Remaining in your own home in familiar surroundings can help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s.