Parkinson's disease care

Parkinson’s is a life-changing condition that can be emotionally, socially and physically draining for the individual and their family. At Bluebird Care, we provide specialist Parkinson’s disease home care to help families adapt to the news of a recent diagnosis or manage the more advanced stages of this progressive disease.

Our experienced domiciliary care staff will provide individuals and their loved ones with Parkinson’s care at home. Receiving compassionate care and support that you can trust in a familiar environment has far-reaching benefits in improving overall health and well-being.

Parkinson’s Care at Home

At Bluebird Care, we aim to support individuals to live as well as possible through all the changes to their condition. We listen to what is important to individuals and create a Parkinson’s support plan with them at the heart.

We believe in working in partnership with customers, their loved ones and other care professionals to provide a tailored care plan that is tailored to individual needs and preferences.

When faced with a diagnosis of a condition like Parkinson’s, we know that staying at home and receiving expert, one-to-one care from a highly trained and compassionate carer significantly improves the quality of life for individuals.

If you’re caring for someone with Parkinson’s and want further support, our personalised approach and fully managed and flexible service will help you and your loved one navigate life with the condition. Get in touch today to find out more about how we can help you and your family and provide Parkinson’s disease home care.

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. According to Parkinson’s UK, there are around 145,000 people who live with Parkinson’s in the UK and it’s the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.

Parkinson’s develops when dopamine cells in the brain stop working and are lost over time. When the brain cannot make enough dopamine to control movement properly, then symptoms begin to appear.

Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Many people will notice symptoms for some time prior to their medical diagnosis.

The three main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are:

• ·Slow movement
•  Involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremors) ·
• Stiff and inflexible muscles.

There are more than 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, and it affects everyone differently. Other physical and psychological symptoms include:

• Sleep problems
• Mild memory and thinking problems
• Balance problems
• Urinary problems or constipation
• Loss of sense of smell
• Difficult swallowing, chewing and speaking
• Depression and anxiety

The Importance of Parkinson’s Help at Home

At Bluebird Care, we believe people living with Parkinson’s disease have the right to enjoy a high quality of life, with independence and dignity in their own homes. It is extremely important for individuals who have received a diagnosis or are managing progressive symptoms to retain control and choice in their life. That’s why we will always put our customers at the heart of any Parkinson’s support plan.

Our Parkinson’s disease home care is highly personalised to ensure we understand the true nature of an individual’s condition, needs and preferences, as well as their goals and interests. Our carers are here to provide Parkinson’s support, help around the home and personal care.

From cooking meals and having a chat over a cup of tea, to helping with more sensitive issues like bathing, our carers can support your loved one in a number of ways. If your loved one requires further Parkinson’s care at home, then you can rest assured our carers are on-hand to provide expert care that is warm, friendly and full of enthusiasm.

We understand that consistency and continuity are important elements in any type of care. Your loved one will receive the care they need from our positive and diligent carers, who treat individuals like family.

Find out more about Parkinson’s disease from Parkinson’s UK.

*Not all Bluebird Care offices provide this service. Please check with your local office if this service is available.