Seniors who have Parkison’s and want to continue living independently at home may be able to do so with a little help. Veterans care at home providers can help seniors who have a variety of health conditions live comfortably at home if they choose.
The symptoms of Parkinson’s can limit a senior’s movement, balance, and ability to do things like hold utensils to eat, brush their teeth, or get dressed. But with veterans care at home your mom or dad will have the experienced help they need to do those things.
Symptoms Of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease that attacks the nerves and the body’s ability to do things like walk. It also causes uncontrollable tremors.
Some of the common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are:
- Tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head
- Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time
- Slowness of movement
- Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls
- Depression and other emotional changes
- Difficulty swallowing, chewing, and speaking
- Urinary problems or constipation
- Skin problems
To help seniors who have Parkinson’s live safely and comfortably at home veterans care at home providers do things like:
Medication Reminders
Parkinson’s disease comes with complex medication regimens to manage the range of symptoms that seniors experience. Veterans care at home providers can remind your senior mom or dad when it’s time to take different medications so that they don’t mix up their medications or forget to take them. Veterans care at home providers can also schedule reminders on electronic devices or use alarm clocks to make sure seniors always know when to take medication.
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Parkinson’s disease makes it difficult or impossible for seniors to perform everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation. Veterans care at home providers help seniors with these activities and more so that seniors can keep their independence and dignity. They can also provide support with mobility, transfers, and positioning to prevent falls and injuries.
Mobility Support and Exercise
Regular exercise is essential for managing Parkinson’s symptoms and maintaining mobility, balance, and flexibility. Veterans care at home providers can assist seniors with gentle exercises and mobility activities tailored to their abilities and preferences.
This may include walking, stretching, seated exercises, and activities that promote coordination and strength. They can also help seniors use assistive devices such as walkers or canes to enhance mobility and safety. Seniors should be as active as possible to slow the progression of the symptoms as long as possible.
Help Eating
Parkinson’s disease can affect a senior’s ability to eat, swallow, and maintain proper nutrition. Veterans care at home care providers can make nutritious meals for your mom or dad that are designed to be easy for them to eat. They can encourage your mom or dad to eat and drink nutrition-packed foods like smoothies or protein shakes to ensure that they are getting all of the nutrition that they need.
Veterans care at home providers who work with seniors who have Parkinson’s have experience providing the specific type of care that seniors with Parkinson’s need to be safe and happy at home.
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/parkinsons-disease/parkinsons-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatments
If you or an aging loved one are considering Veterans Care at Home Services in Brentwood TN please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (615) 307-4509
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Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
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