The same Lewy bodies in the brain that are suspected of causing Parkinson's disease are associated with several forms of dementia. The longer a patient has Parkinson's disease, the more likely they are to develop dementia. One study found that 78% of Parkinson's patients had developed dementia by the end of an eight-year period.

Falls are the leading cause of injury in individuals over age 65. Each year, a quarter of older adults reports falling. This represents 14 million individuals. Of these injured adults, 37 percent required medical treatment or restricted activity for at least one day. Effective fall prevention strategies not only reduce the incidence of falls but also improve patient confidence and enhance quality of life for older adults. Our team members at Visiting Angels Asheville are uniquely equipped to help patients and their families understand and manage fall risks in the home and throughout their wider environment.

Companion care and personal care are very similar services. Both provide assistance to aging adults who need a helping hand with various activities in their daily lives. Depending on the service provider, companion care and personal care can be almost identical, so it's helpful to have a core understanding of these two options before you start comparing providers so you can ask the right questions during your search. Ultimately, you'll need to get clarification directly from the caregiver to understand the details of what they offer and how their services may suit your loved one's needs.