Parkinson’s Care
Care Bridge Home provides specialized Parkinson’s care services tailored to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease in both in-home and residential care settings. Our services are designed to address the unique challenges of Parkinson’s disease with a focus on compassionate, personalized care.
In our in-home care setting, we offer customized support that enables individuals to remain in their own homes while receiving expert care from our trained professionals. This includes assistance with daily activities, medication management, mobility support, and coordination with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment.
In our residential care settings, we provide a supportive community environment where individuals receive round-the-clock care. Our dedicated team offers therapeutic activities, symptom management, and specialized interventions aimed at enhancing overall well-being. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with neurologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to develop a holistic care plan.We focus on holistic care that addresses all aspects of our clients’ well-being—physical, mental, social, and familial. Our service goals include:
- Improving Functional Mobility: Enhancing the client’s ability to move and perform daily activities.
- Maintaining Independence in ADLs: Assisting with daily living activities while promoting independence.
- Achieving Optimal Bowel Elimination: Supporting proper digestive health and bowel function.
- Attaining and Maintaining Acceptable Nutritional Status: Ensuring clients receive balanced nutrition.
- Achieving Effective Communication: Facilitating clear and meaningful communication.
- Developing Positive Coping Mechanisms: Helping clients build strategies to manage their condition and improve quality of life.
- Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed medications.
- Supporting Family and Social Life: Assisting with maintaining family connections and social interactions.
- Hospital Support Services: Providing assistance and coordination within hospital settings.
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
The 5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a range of recognizable symptoms, including uncontrollable shaking or tremors, lack of coordination, and difficulty speaking. These symptoms result from the gradual degeneration of nerve cells in the brain that control movement.
While symptoms can vary from person to person and typically develop slowly, they generally worsen over time. The progression of the disease differs for each individual, making it essential for treatment and care to be tailored to each person’s specific needs.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses gradually and affects each individual differently.
Doctors evaluate the progression of Parkinson’s disease using these five stages:
Stage 1: This is the mildest stage of Parkinson’s disease, where symptoms are present but generally not severe enough to significantly interfere with daily tasks or lifestyle. Tremors typically affect only one side of the body. At this stage, medications prescribed by a doctor can effectively minimize symptoms.
Stage 2: In Stage 2, symptoms become more noticeable and may include stiffness, changes in facial expressions, and more pronounced tremors. Balance is generally not affected, but tasks may take longer to complete.
Stage 3: Stage 3 marks a noticeable progression of the disease, with increased loss of balance and impaired reflexes, leading to a higher risk of falls. Medication can help alleviate symptoms, and working with an occupational therapist can provide additional support.
Stage 4: At Stage 4, most patients can still stand independently, but walking becomes difficult, often requiring a walker for mobility and fall prevention. Many individuals at this stage are unable to live independently due to significant decreases in movement and reaction times.
Stage 5: In Stage 5, the most advanced stage, stiffness in the legs may cause freezing upon standing, making it impossible to stand or walk without assistance. A wheelchair is usually necessary, and round-the-clock care is required to prevent falls. Up to 30% of individuals in Stage 4 and Stage 5 may experience confusion, hallucinations, and delusions, while up to 75% may develop dementia.
For more information on Parkinson’s disease and our services, please contact us.