Caregivers With Specialized Parkinson’s Training
Caring for someone with Parkinson’s often means knowing when to step in and when to give them time to do something themselves. Our caregivers provide practical assistance while respecting what your loved one can and wants to do independently.
Depending on their needs, in-home Parkinson’s care may include:
- Personal care: Help with bathing, dressing, grooming and other daily activities.
- Mobility support: Assistance moving around the home, with attention to safety and fall prevention.
- Meal preparation: Help preparing meals that follow your loved one’s dietary needs and preferences.
- Medication reminders: Reminders to take medications on the schedule prescribed by their healthcare provider.
- Everyday tasks: Help with errands and routines that have become harder to manage.
- Support for family caregivers: Help with daily care so you have time to rest and attend to other responsibilities.
Understanding Parkinson’s helps caregivers provide more thoughtful, responsive care. Senior Helpers’ Parkinson’s Care Program was developed with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence network.
Through this specialized program, our caregivers receive education on:
- How Parkinson’s progresses and how care needs can change.
- Movement challenges and changes in cognition or behavior.
- Home safety and fall prevention.
- Diet, nutrition and the importance of medication timing.
- Support for light exercise to maintain mobility, balance and strength.
- Recognizing changes in posture and facial expression and helping with comfortable positioning.
We work with your family and medical team to support daily routines and help your loved one follow their established care plan.
A Care Plan That Changes With Your Loved One
Your loved one may initially need help with errands and meal preparation. Over time, they may need more assistance with dressing, bathing or getting around safely.
We start by learning about their routines, preferences and current challenges, along with the support your family already provides. As those needs change, we work with you to adjust the care plan.
The goal is straightforward: help your loved one stay comfortable and supported at home, with as much independence as their condition allows.