Early Signs and What To Do Next

When a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson's, it's crucial to create a plan of support. With our in-home Parkinson's care, Visiting Angels^® Fort Wayne can help you keep them safe and healthy in their own home. Our service is all about maximizing their quality of life with kind, attentive, and respectful care from a trained professional. As part of our commitment to helping local families, we would also like to spotlight some of the early signs of the disorder. 

Recognizing early warning signs can be very helpful, as it will allow you to get started on building a support system for your loved one. Here are some things to watch out for:

• Hand tremors
• Small handwriting
• Loss of smell
• Trouble sleeping
• Constipation
• Trouble moving our walking
• Dizziness or fainting

About Our Parkinson's Care in Fort Wayne

When you notice the early indications of the disease, your first step is to get your loved one to a doctor. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, it's time to start getting more serious about your support strategy. We offer in-home assistance that is customized to your loved one's needs and adapted to your schedule. There are many benefits to delegating your loved one's care to professionals. These include:

• A safer living situation
• Constant companionship from a friendly professional
• Reduced stress for family care providers
• Customized assistance that adapts to their needs
• The chance for them to avoid a care facility
• And more!

Loving Parkinson's Care From Professional Caregivers

As with all of our care services at Visiting Angels Fort Wayne, our Parkinson's care is delivered by kind, thoughtful professionals who have been carefully chosen for the role. We only hire wonderful people who pass our extensive vetting process and exhibit traits like honesty, integrity, and respect. Most importantly, all of our caregivers are patient and loving people who have a passion for helping others. 

With our service, your loved one will have the best chance at an ongoing home life. Remaining in their own home is a wonderful benefit that allows them to cope with their disease with dignity, privacy, and peace. We are proud to offer this service to seniors throughout:

• Fort Wayne
• Huntington
• Columbia City
• Northeast Indiana
• And the surrounding areas

For further details about our Parkinson's care, contact Visiting Angels Fort Wayne and book your initial care consultation today.