Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system causing stiffness that affects movement. While the symptoms of Parkinson’s are barely noticeable at first, older adults in the later stages of the disease experience difficulties with performing even simple, manual tasks. As the condition progresses over time, the majority of affected individuals require high levels of care and assistance provided by either family members or home care professionals.

Seniors in Frankenmuth, Saginaw, Bay City, and Surrounding Areas in MI Can Get the Help They Need to Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms in Their Own Homes with Elderly Care Services from Visiting Angels

At Visiting Angels Frankenmuth, we provide expert in-home elderly care services designed to help senior loved ones continue living independently at home, regardless of the chronic, debilitating conditions they might be afflicted with. If your loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we can help, too. We can develop a personalized care plan and provide your mom or dad with a skilled caregiver who can cater to their specific needs in various stages of their condition, allowing them to remain living safely at home as they age.

What Are Common Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

Once Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, the symptoms may be very subtle in the beginning. However, as the condition gradually progresses, you can expect that your loved one’s mobility and mental functioning will be severely affected.

Some of the most common symptoms include:

• Frequent, recurring tremors
• Slow but gradual decline in mobility
• Balance issues
• Depression and/or anxiety accompanied by a sleeping disorder
• Lack of comprehension and/or delusions

Additionally, seniors with advanced Parkinson’s can develop dementia, which can interfere with reasoning and judgment and cause symptoms such as irritability, confusing and frightening hallucinations, and getting lost during conversations.

How Can Visiting Angels' Elderly Care Services Help My Loved One?

The condition will gradually cause a number of complications which will make routine tasks performed hundreds of times extremely difficult for your loved one. Because Parkinson’s affects mobility and balance, your mom or dad will be at a high risk of falling and injuring themselves as well.

With the help of a trained caregiver from Visiting Angels Frankenmuth, your loved one can remain living safely and independently at home in their preferred routine, despite their condition. We have extensive experience with providing in-home elderly care services for seniors with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of memory and cognitive-related illnesses, so you can rest assured your loved one will receive the care they need.

Our elderly care services provide assistance with various activities of daily living, including:

• Mobility
• Personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and so on
• Toileting and incontinence
• Transferring and positioning
• Transportation to therapies and scheduled appointments
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Light housekeeping
• Shopping and errands
• Medication reminders
• Overnight care and monitoring

Living with Parkinson’s means living with constantly evolving care needs. At Visiting Angels Frankenmuth, our services are flexible, and you can review, adjust and upgrade your loved one’s plan in accordance with their shifting or arising needs.

Contact our Frankenmuth, MI office today and learn more about our elderly care services and how we help seniors afflicted with Parkinson’s disease. We are here for you!