How to Help a Senior Loved One After a Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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How to Help a Senior Loved One After a
Parkinsons Diagnosis

• BY Home Care Assistance of Victoria

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• According to Parkinson Society Canada, there are
  nearly 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinsons
  disease. If your elderly loved one has recently
  been diagnosed with the condition, he or she can
  continue to live a happy and healthy life with
  the right support. Here are a few tips to keep in
  mind.

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Consider Long-Term Care

• The rate Parkinsons disease progresses can
  vary from person to person, and the uncertainty
  of what to expect can cause a great deal of worry
  for both seniors and their family caregivers. Sit
  down with your loved one as soon as possible
  after the diagnosis to talk about his or her
  wishes and make plans for future assistance. This
  is the perfect time to start looking
  into Victoria senior home care agencies that can
  shoulder some of the caregiving responsibilities
  and help your loved one remain at home and live
  independently.

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Research Treatment Options

• Though medications like levodopa remain the
  gold standard for Parkinsons treatment, many new
  therapies are being developed. Encourage your
  loved one to consult with a Parkinsons
  specialist as soon as possible after the
  diagnosis to discuss which options may be best
  for him or her. Establishing a treatment plan
  early on can help slow the progression of
  Parkinsons symptoms.

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Start Therapy

• Lifestyle modifications can help your loved one
  maintain independence and regain a sense of
  control over his or her life. Exercise and
  physical therapy can combat the loss of balance
  and muscle control, and cognitive therapy and
  counseling can help your loved one overcome
  depression and other psychological effects of a
  Parkinsons diagnosis. 

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Focus on the Positive

• In most cases, Parkinsons symptoms progress
  slowly enough to allow seniors to find ways to
  adapt. There are a variety of assistive devices
  that can make it easier for your loved one to
  perform daily activities and remain independent.
  Start by checking online resources that can help
  you anticipate problems and come up with
  solutions. Support groups can also be a valuable
  source of information for Parkinsons caregivers
  in Victoria and their loved ones.

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• If your loved one needs help managing
  Parkinsons symptoms, turn to Home Care
  Assistance. Our caregivers can assist with
  mobility and exercise, provide emotional support,
  and help with everyday tasks like cooking,
  bathing, and cleaning. In addition to Parkinsons
  care, we also offer specialized stroke, dementia,
  and Alzheimers care Victoria seniors can rely
  on. For more information on our elderly in-home
  care services, call one of our experienced Care
  Managers at [phone] to request a
  complimentary consultation.

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