Parkinson’s disease

Home Care for Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Shari Lynn’s Assessment about Parkinson’s disease states:

“Cardinal features of Parkinson’s disease are bradykinesia, resting tremor, and muscle rigidity. Some patients also have stooped posture, altered gait, dystopia, fatigue, muscle cramps, drooling, mask-like facial expression, dysphagia, and speech problems. Signs and symptoms usually are asymmetric and commonly begin with a resting tremor. Over time, they grow progressively worse and more debilitating and may include cogwheel rigidity and postural instability leading to increased risk of falls. Some patients have “freezing” episodes, which they describe as a feeling that their feet are stuck to the floor. Parkinson’s disease also causes autonomic problems, such as genitourinary and GI dysfunction, thermoregulation problems, and orthostatic hypotension. Some patients may complain of sensory symptoms, such as pain, itching, and numbness.

Psychological manifestations may include depression, dementia, memory loss, psychosis, fear, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Patients may exhibit compulsive behaviors, such as excessive gambling, hypersexuality, excessive eating and shopping, repetitive activities, and medication abuse.”

What Citizens Bright Ideas Home Care does for patients with Parkinson’s disease

First of all changes may be done around the house; for example; Even if you have lived in your home for a long time, it may be hard for your loved one with Parkinson’s to stay safe because of changes in balance, movement and vision or thinking.

Changes may be necessary when giving Home Care for Parkinson’s Disease Patients.

Home safety is important where flooring, lighting and furniture arrangements are most suitable for someone living with Parkinson’s. Make sure stairways are marked with tapes in bright colors and communication systems that can be used to make the home safer for example; the monitors. It also provides suggestions to make the home a comfortable and comforting environment for the person with Parkinson’s.

Planning and Scheduling are very important. Citizens Bright Ideas Home Care establish a routine and medication reminders at the right time.

Schedule Activities of daily living (ADL) e.g. Personal care, Nutrition, Activities and Companionship.

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