In-Home Parkinson's Care in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA
If your parent has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, they will need professional assistance to continue living at home. Fortunately, Visiting Angels Central Coast offers high-quality Parkinson's care services to seniors in Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Marina, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Salinas and surrounding areas in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA that help meet the needs of people with Parkinson's disease and give their families peace of mind.
Call 831-430-0616 to learn more about Parkinson's care from Visiting Angels Central Coast!
Understanding Parkinson's Disease and the Benefits of In-Home Parkinson's Care for Seniors in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
Parkinson's disease is a condition that can impact the ability to live independently for seniors in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. If your loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, it's important to understand how this condition can impact their overall health and how they can benefit from in-home Parkinson's care from Visiting Angels Central Coast.
Symptoms of Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder characterized by tremors, slow movement, and impaired balance. Although symptoms are initially very subtle, your loved one's mobility will be affected as the condition progresses.
Some of the most common symptoms Parkinson's patients experience are:
- Decline in mobility
- Frequent, recurring tremors
- Balance issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Delusions
- Seniors in the advanced stages of the illness can even develop dementia.
Many people can manage their symptoms with medication and exercise. However, sometimes extended care needs to be enlisted to assist those with more severe cases. The downside is family caregivers are often not prepared for the level of responsibility required to care for a loved one with Parkinson's disease. The good news is that many home care agencies offer care for seniors with Parkinson's; however, finding one that will put your loved one's needs first can be difficult.
Fortunately, Visiting Angels Central Coast offers an approach to Parkinson's care that helps seniors in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties remain safe, comfortable and content as they age in place because we not only assist with everyday tasks, but we also help clients manage their symptoms.
How Parkinson's Care from Visiting Angels Central Coast Helps Seniors
Parkinson's disease is manageable with the proper care; however, if your parent has progressed to the point that they require assistance with daily living tasks, Visiting Angels Central Coast can help.
Visiting Angels assists with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. We also assist in mobility and personal care, such as toileting and incontinence, transferring and positioning, feeding, and preparing meals. We can also provide transportation to medical appointments, help with running errands, remind your loved one when it's time to take medication, assist with light housekeeping tasks and so much more.
In addition, our Senior Life Care Navigation program offers many services that can be highly beneficial for seniors living with Parkinson's disease. These services include:
- Companion care to help seniors feel less isolated, even when it's too difficult to go out and socialize with others due to severe symptoms;
- Respite care to temporarily relieve family caregivers of caregiving responsibilities;
- Dementia care to help seniors manage dementia-related symptoms of Parkinson's;
- Ready-Set-Go Home when seniors are returning home from the hospital after recovering from an injury or surgery and need transitional care;
- Fall prevention to help seniors stay safe;
- Palliative care for seniors who need compassionate comfort.
What sets Visiting Angels Central Coast apart from other local home care agencies in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties is our fully personalized approach to caring for seniors. That means your loved one will be in control of the care they receive, including the services included in their care plan, the schedule of caregiver visits, the caregiver they wish to work with, the option to adjust their care plan and more. Because we understand that no two seniors will have the exact same needs, we work carefully with every client to ensure we're providing the support they truly need. For seniors with Parkinson's, this means working with a professional caregiving agency that truly understands how this condition can impact their ability to live independently and, as a result, has come up with solutions to help seniors living with Parkinson's age in place safely and comfortably.
With Parkinson's care from Visiting Angels Central Coast, you can have total peace of mind knowing your loved one is in capable and caring hands.
Schedule a FREE In-Home Consultation with Visiting Angels Central Coast
If you believe your loved one could benefit from our in-home Parkinson's care services, don't hesitate to contact our Santa Cruz & Marina office today and let us know how we can assist.
Serving Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Marina, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Salinas, and throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties in California
Visiting Angels CENTRAL COAST IN CALIFORNIA
5274 Scotts Valley Dr #102Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Phone: 831-430-0616
Fax: 831-430-0612
HCO #444700002