Parkinson's Disease Care
Our care-plans provide the support and personalized care that you or a loved one may need to help manage Parkinson’s disease. Each plan is completely tailored to your needs, supports specialized care, and approved by your nurse.
- Personalized Care-plan
- Available 24/7 & during holidays
- Certified, licensed, & insured
- Vetted caregivers
Speak with a case manager today to help you determine what services are right for you or a loved one.
or use our calendar to schedule a better time
Americans are diagnosed with PD every year
most common degenerative neurological disorder
of the population of 60+ are affected by PD
of people with PD are diagnosed before 50
Managing Parkinson's Disease Can Become Challenging
Managing Parkinson’s disease at any stage of its development can quickly become stressful, overwhelming and exhausting. It requires dedicated hours of specialized care, hard work, and commitment.
How We Can Help You Manage Parkinson's Disease
Our Parkinson’s disease care-plans are designed to help you regain independency, learn new management skills, prevent accidents such as falls, help reduce complications related to Parkinson’s and more.
Below is an overview of the Home Care & Specialized Parkinson’s disease services that are offered in every care-plan.
Home Care Services
Rehab Aid
Promoting Mental Health
Stimulate Cognition
Mobility Assistance
Transportation (i.e. Dr. Appointments, Recreational Activities)
Specialized Care for Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and More.
Management of Behavior (e.g. Wandering, Anxiety/Stress Sundowning)
24/7 Supervision
House Chores & Duties
Hospice Care
Self Care & Hygiene
Feeding
Wellness Monitoring & Reporting to Family & Dr.
Shopping & Errands
Meal Preparation & Cooking
Dressing/bathing
House Keeping
Help with Light Exercise & Outdoor Activities
Medication Reminders
Safety & Fall Prevention
Post Mortem Care
Laundry & Bed Care
Parkinson's Disease Specialty Services
Cognitive Stimulation
Cognitive assistance therapy is at the core of our Parkinson’s disease specialty. Our caregivers will help you stimulate cognitive functions through various types of activities such as challenging games like chess, crosswords and puzzles, do speech therapy exercises and more.
Support Healthy Diet
Diet changes may be required, and adhering to new diet can be one of the hardest things to do. Our caregivers are skilled at preparing healthy meals and tracking supplement & medication intake, this ensures you receive all required nutrients, supplements and medications.
Physical Health
Daily therapeutic exercises is common when managing Parkinson’s disease, though it can grow exhausting quickly. Our caregivers will help you maintain consistency, keep track of progress, and provide all the motivation & support you need.
Assisted Living
A safe environment & assistance with daily activities is very important. Our caregivers will assist you with all daily activities such as navigating your home, bathing and dressing, and as well as ensure environment safety at home & where ever you go.
Independency Support
Losing the ability to partake in social events, engage in old hobbies or be around loved ones is the reality of those who struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Our caregivers will help you get closer to the people that matter to you most, with full emotional support & companionship.
Supervision & 24/7 Communication
Our caregivers will provide all the necessary supervision to help track important vitals around your health, and keep an open channel of communication with your nurse, and family.
Custom Care-plans. Flexible Schedules. Approved by Your Nurse.
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Can I change my caregiver at any time?
02. How do you care for someone with Parkinson's Disease?
03. Which insurances are supported at Royal Oaks Home Care?
04. Do you follow COVID-19 safety protocols?
Learn More About How We Can Help
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a “…neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.”(Parkinsons.org). In short, it is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement and causes a range of walking difficulties such as gait and balance problems. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition with no known cure.
The causes of Parkinson’s disease are still unknown, though it is believed to be a combination of genetics and environmental factors such as geolocation, head injury, exposure to pesticides and more. Even though Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that can last a lifetime, most individuals with PD die with it and not from it. The two major causes of deaths for people with Parkinson’s disease are falls and pneumonia.
Even though Parkinson’s is a chronic condition, it usually progresses over many years, and while there is no known cure, there are good treatments that can help you or a loved one live a full life at home or in a facility.
Symptoms
- Tremor – a rhythmic shaking in one or more parts of the body (e.g. fingers, hands, eventually limbs)
- Slowed Movement (bradykinesia) – slowness of movement, also causes difficulties with everyday functions like brushing teeth, walking, dressing and feeding
- Rigidity – stiffness in muscles (e.g. stiffness of the arms and/or legs)
- Loss/decline of automatic movements – a decreased ability to perform unconscious movement such as swinging arms while walking, blinking or smiling
- Changes in speech – speaking softly, quickly, slur or hesitate before talking
More information about the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's 5 Stages
Stage One
This is the mildest form of Parkinson’s, symptoms are very minimal and not severe enough to interfere with daily activities. In fact, symptoms during this stage are often missed because they’re so minimal, though close relatives or friend may notice changes in gait, posture, facial expressions and walking. Medications are often prescribed to minimize and reduce symptoms.
Common Difficulties & Symptoms
Tremor & other movement symptoms - occurs on one side of the body only
Changes in gait, walking, posture and facial expressions
Stage Two
This stage is considered a moderate form of Parkinson’s disease, symptoms become increasingly noticeable and affect both sides of the body. Independent living is possible though daily activities are more difficult & take longer to complete.
Common Difficulties & Symptoms
Tremor & other movement symptoms - affecting both sides of the body
Rigidity
Apparent difficulties in gait, walking, posture and facial expressions
Stage Three
This is the middle stage, and for some individuals it is the turning point in the progression of the disease. Loss of balance and slowness of movements are very common at this stage. Independent living is possible, however due to the severity of the symptoms, daily activities are significantly harder to perform and tasks such as walking are impaired.
Common Difficulties & Symptoms
Tremors
Slowness of movements (Bradykinesia)
Loss of balance
Stage Four
At this stage, the symptoms are severe and interfere with most (if not all) daily activities such as dressing, eating and walking. Even though it’s possible to stand without assistance, other movements such as walking may require an assisted walker or an equivalent (e.g. cane). Living alone during this stage can be dangerous due to the severity of the symptoms.
Common Difficulties & Symptoms
Tremors
Rigidity
Loss of balance
Loss/decline of automatic movements
Stage Five
This is the final & most advanced stage of the Parkinson’s disease, the severity of the symptoms are at the highest (compared to earlier stages), and living independently can be dangerous and impossible – it is NOT recommended to live independently during this stage. Some individuals may require a wheelchair, some become beds ridden. Around the clock care is essential during this stage of Parkinson’s
