In-Home Parkinson's Disease Care in Richmond, VA and Nearby Areas
Most seniors who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s don’t manifest any changes in their behavior during the early stages of the disease. However, as the illness progresses, it affects movement and older adults experience difficulties with performing even simple, daily tasks. If your parent has been diagnosed with this disorder, they will need professional assistance in order to continue living at home. Luckily, Visiting Angels offer high-quality in-home Parkinson's disease care services to seniors living in Richmond and throughout Henrico and Hanover Counties in Virginia, including Mechanicsville, Glen Allen and Short Pump.
Learn how we can help your loved one by calling 804-353-0000 today!
Understanding Parkinson's and the Benefits of In-Home Parkinson's Disease Care for Seniors in Richmond, VA and Nearby Areas
What are common symptoms of Parkinson’s?
Although symptoms are very subtle in the beginning, as the condition progresses your loved one’s mobility will be affected. Some of the most common symptoms Parkinson’s patients experience are:
- Frequent, recurring tremors
- Decline in mobility
- Balance issues
- Depression
- Sleeping disorders
- Delusions
Seniors who are in advanced stages of the illness can even develop dementia.
How can in-home care from Visiting Angels Richmond help seniors living with Parkinson's?
Parkinson’s affects mobility and balance, so your loved one will be at high risk of falling and injuring themselves. In addition, the illness will make routine daily tasks difficult which is why your loved one will need additional assistance in order to remain safe.
With Parkinson's disease care from Visiting Angels Richmond, we will ensure that your loved one continues living safely and independently at home. Since our care professionals are trained to tend after seniors with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory and cognitive-related illnesses, you can be at ease knowing that your loved one is in capable hands. Whether your parent needs assistance with mobility, personal needs such as bathing, dressing or grooming, toileting and incontinence, transferring and positioning, meal preparation, feeding, light housekeeping or shopping, you can rest assured they will receive the level of care they need. We also offer transportation to therapies and scheduled appointments.
We understand that seniors with Parkinson’s have evolving care needs, which is why our care plans are not set in stone and can be altered at any time. Simply get in touch with our office and we'll work with you to adjust their plan of care as needed by adding and removing services, rescheduling caregiver visits, assigning and new caregiver and anything else you may need to ensure your loved one has the support they need to live out their golden years at home safely and comfortably.
With in-home Parkinson's disease care from Visiting Angels Richmond, your parent will be able to lead a happy, healthy and active life, despite their medical condition. In order to ensure your loved one’s every need is met, we will create a personalized care plan based on their condition. In addition, we will provide your senior with a skilled and experienced caregiver who can cater to their every need. This way your loved one will remain living safely at home as they age.
If you believe your parent could benefit from our in-home care services, don’t hesitate to contact our Richmond, VA office today and let us know how we can be of service.
Serving communities in the Metro Richmond Area including Richmond, Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Henrico & Hanover Counties
Visiting Angels RICHMOND, VA
4914 Radford Ave #211Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-353-0000