Our Services Care Services Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a
progressive neurological
condition. It is a disease of the
central nervous system and
gets worse over time. The
chemical dopamine, used in
the communication between
the brain and muscles, is no
longer produced in sufficient
quantities meaning the brain
cannot send the proper signals
to the muscles.
Parkinsonism is a range of
conditions which have similar
symptoms to Parkinson’s
Disease.
Common Effects and
Symptoms
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Tremor - uncontrolled
movement
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Rigidity - stiffness in
muscles - sometimes
people walking cannot
swing their arms
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Slowness of movement
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Walking can sometimes
cause people to shuffle as
they can have difficulty
picking up their feet
•
Sometimes Parkinson’s
Disease becomes more
advanced and can affect
memory and cause
anxiety and depression.
We Aim To
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Support independence
helping you to remain
safe and independent
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Enable you to live the
fullest life you can and
participate in the
activities you wish to
•
Reduce stress and worry
for you and your family.
How we can Help
There are lots of treatments, therapies and support available to
manage the condition. We can provide Care Services and or Support
Services.
Support Services
We can arrange an assessment of your needs by one of our
experienced Occupational Therapists. They will assess all your
functional needs and suggest solutions to help you stay safe and
mobile.
They will produce a report and may recommend:
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Daily Living Equipment
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Adaptations
•
Exercise Plan
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Support for your family
If you would like to Discuss Care Services
A Dependability Manager will visit you and your family at home or in
hospital to agree what assistance you require.
They will discuss with you and your family any areas you are having
difficulty with.
We will listen and take account of your needs. A Care Plan will be
agreed and tailored to your needs for each visit and then be regularly
reviewed with you.
Deciding My Care Needs
Many people requiring care for the first time may not know what
support they require.
To help you decide the areas of care you might need help with, please
download our Self-Assessment Care Needs Form - which we will then
discuss with you when we visit.
Our kind, trained staff will help you to stay in control of your life
helping you in a compassionate, caring, discreet and dignified way.