Parkinson's Care in Delray Beach
Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year. Because the incidence of Parkinson's increases with age, there are many seniors who are living with the disorder. Parkinson's is a progressive illness and is usually not diagnosed until later in the progression when motor symptoms become apparent. At the point when your loved one is diagnosed, they may already be struggling to maintain their independence. Parkinson's care referrals from Visiting Angels® Delray Beach FL can provide your loved one with support to manage their disorder.
Some of the common motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease include:
- Rigidity
- Tremors
- Postural Instability
- Bradykenesia (slowness of movement)
Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's can include:
- Sleep disorders
- Constipation
- Loss of smell
- Depression
- Cognitive impairment
How Parkinson's Care Helps Seniors in Delray Beach
If you have a loved one who needs assistance at home due to impaired motor function, a Parkinson's care referral from Visiting Angels Delray Beach can help. The caregivers from our nurse registry can help decrease your loved one's fall risk, which is a top concern for those living with Parkinson's disease due to freezing, cramping, shuffling gait, and postural instability. Skilled senior care professionals can help identify fall risks in the home and provide walking assistance to keep your loved one safe.
Some additional Parkinson's care services which are commonly provided by caregivers in our referral network include:
- Walking and fall prevention
- Exercising and activity
- Offering medication reminders
- Light housekeeping tasks
- Preparing healthy meals
- Grooming & personal hygiene
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Transportation to appointments
- Running errands and shopping
- Meaningful companionship
Trusted Care for Your Loved One
Families throughout Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Parkland, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and the surrounding areas, trust Visiting Angels Delray Beach's referral newtwork of independent caregivers for Parkinson's care. The skilled professionals referred by our nurse registry can bring your family peace of mind. Knowing your loved one is in the care of a knowledgeable professional will take a weight off your shoulders. Because a healthy lifestyle is particularly important for those with Parkinson's, caregivers can help your loved one with appropriate exercises and healthy meals to help prolong functionality. Senior care providers also give your loved one regular companionship which is important for their emotional health.
If you have a parent or loved one who is living with Parkinson's disease, contact Visiting Angels Delray Beach for a trusted caregiver referral.