Parkinson's Disease Support
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement and can also cause a range of non-movement symptoms. It happens when nerve cells in the brain become damaged over time, reducing the amount of dopamine available to help control movement.
Parkinson’s affects people differently. Some people may have mild symptoms for many years, while others may need increasing support with daily routines, mobility, communication, personal care or getting out and about.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s is a long-term condition that can affect movement, balance, coordination, speech, mood, sleep and everyday independence. The main movement symptoms often include tremor, slowness of movement, muscle stiffness and balance problems. People may also experience non-movement symptoms such as fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, memory changes, pain, constipation or changes in speech and swallowing.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, but treatment, medication, therapy, exercise and the right practical support can help many people manage symptoms and maintain independence for as long as possible.
Common symptoms or difficulties linked to Parkinson’s may include:
- tremor or shaking
- slow movement
- muscle stiffness
- balance problems or increased risk of falls
- fatigue or low energy
- changes in speech, handwriting or swallowing
- sleep problems
- anxiety, low mood or memory changes
Symptoms can vary from person to person, so support should always be based on the individual’s needs, routines and preferences.
How a Hub Personal Support Assistant may be able to help
A Personal Assistant may be able to support someone living with Parkinson’s by helping with practical day-to-day tasks that have become difficult, tiring or unsafe to manage alone. This could include help with personal care, dressing, preparing meals, light housework, shopping, attending appointments, collecting prescriptions, companionship, mobility support or getting out into the community.
Support can be arranged around the person’s routines, preferences and communication needs, helping them remain as independent, comfortable and involved as possible.
How a Personal Assistant may be able to help the family:
Parkinson’s can also affect family members and unpaid carers, especially as symptoms change over time. Arranging support from a Personal Assistant may help reduce some of the pressure on family carers by providing practical help, companionship and continuity.
This can give families reassurance that their relative has support in place, while allowing them to spend more time together as family rather than only focusing on day-to-day tasks.
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