In-home Parkinson’s Care

 Trust Care Mountain: With 2 decades of experience across Dallas & Fort Worth, we can help make a significant improvement in the lives of your loved ones living with Parkinson’s.

Care Mountain: Experienced Multi-Disciplinary Support in Parkinson’s Care

Caring for a loved one battling Parkinson’s is a multifaceted challenge that demands more than just your time. At Care Mountain, we offer dependable Parkinson’s home care and home health care via caregivers, skilled nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, designed to ease the mental, emotional,  and physical load of managing your loved one’s care for Parkinson’s Disease. Our commitment is to provide experienced and compassionate caregivers tailored to match your loved one’s specific care needs, personality and progression with Parkinson’s disease.

Navigating Parkinson’s with Compassion

Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s entails meticulous attention to detail, patience, and an in-depth understanding of the disease’s symptoms. The timing of medications and consistent support are vital components of effective care. When dealing with advanced Parkinson’s, it’s crucial to adopt a day-by-day approach, stay organized, and plan for potential outcomes to minimize stress for both your loved one and yourself.

Live-in Home Care in DFW

Our expert caregivers have cared for hundreds of Parkinson’s patients, offer tips:

  1. Divert Focus from Parkinson’s: Encourage your loved one to engage in activities they enjoy to momentarily shift their focus away from the disease.
  2. Allow Extra Time: Understand that even simple tasks may require more time due to Parkinson ‘s-related challenges.
  3. Celebrate Bright Moments: Embrace and celebrate the moments when your loved one’s true self shines through, as they will influence the overall experience.
  4. Prioritize Their Needs: In challenging times, prioritize your loved one’s needs over your own, understanding that Parkinson’s affects the entire family.

With over 2 decades of experience, our caregivers have developed a specialized approach to caring for patients with Parkinson’s and supporting their families.

Live-In Caregivers for Parkinson’s Patients

Our live-in caregivers play a vital role in supporting Parkinson’s patients and their families. They offer a range of services to enhance the quality of life and help manage the progression of this condition:

Personalized Assistance

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Medication Management – Ensure medications are taken as prescribed.
  • Meal Preparation – Prepare nutritious meals in line with dietary requirements.
  • Light Housekeeping – Cleaning, doing laundry, changing linens, and buying grocery

Emotional Support

  • Companionship – Engage in meaningful conversations and activities to combat feelings of isolation.
  • Calming Techniques – Employ strategies to manage agitation and anxiety.

Safety and Monitoring

  • Fall Prevention – Create a safe environment to reduce the risk of falls.
  • Wandering Management – Implement strategies to prevent wandering.

Cognitive Stimulation

  • Memory Care – Engage in memory-enhancing activities to stimulate cognitive function.
  • Exercise – Encourage physical activity to promote overall well-being.

Communication and Reporting

  • Family Updates – Keep families informed about their loved one’s condition and daily activities.
  • Observation – Monitor changes in behavior or symptoms and report them to supervising physicians and family members promptly.
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Benefits of In-Home Care for Parkinson’s Patients

Parkinson’s is a complex disease, and in-home care offers numerous advantages for patients and their loved ones.

  • Familiar Environment – Patients remain in the comfort of their own homes, reducing confusion and anxiety often associated with unfamiliar surroundings.
  • Consistent Care – Parkinson’s is a progressive condition that benefits from consistent, long-term care. In-home care allows for continuity in caregiving, promoting stability and trust.
  • Highly Trained Caregivers – Our caregivers are extensively trained in Parkinson’s care, ensuring they possess the expertise and skills to provide the best possible support.
  • Customized Care Plans –  We tailor our care plans to the individual needs of each Parkinson’s patient, adapting to their changing requirements over time.
 

Contact us today to discuss how we can support you or your loved one with Parkinson’s to navigate their journey of care with dignity, compassion, and specialized care.

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