Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s is a life-changing condition. It progressively impacts part of the brain, and leads to a number of symptoms that are difficult to manage, including tremors, slow movement, memory problems, anosmia (the loss of smell) and stiff muscles.

However, being diagnosed with Parkinson’s doesn’t mark the end of an individual’s life. And it certainly doesn’t mean that you or your loved one should leave home and move into a residential care home – not when My Pillar Limited offer home-based nursing led Parkinson’s care. Whether a few hours a week to help during the early or maintenance phase of the condition or through to to longer periods of care at the advanced, complex or palliative stages of Parkinsons – we can help.

A Helping Hands professional visiting carer can help minimise the disruption of a Parkinson’s diagnosis by providing the necessary levels of support you need to help you cope. Importantly, our visiting care service works on the premise that we empower you to stay in control of your routine and medication. We will encourage you to lead as active a life as possible.

Trained to provide Parkinson’s support, our carers can also provide help around the home, as well as personal care. From cooking meals and putting the washing machine on, to helping with more sensitive issues, like toileting and bathing – My Pillar Limited can support you or your loved one in a number of ways.

When our carers are not helping the people they care for with the medical aspects of Parkinson’s support, or helping out around the home, they love nothing more than a chat over a cup of tea. Many of our carers have struck up friendships, spanning years, with their customers.

We recognise that continuity and consistency are important elements in any type of care. With our Parkinson’s care we don’t rotate carers. You or your loved one can rest assured you’ll receive the support your need without having to endure any upheaval.

• Support with personal care that is tailored to your needs.
• Visiting care that is responsive and can adapt as your needs change, supporting complex medication regimes.
• Carers who are experienced in caring for customers with Parkinson’s.
• Short regular visits through to longer visits, night care, respite or a full time live-in carer.
• Emotional support, as well as promoting independence and restoring confidence.
• Fall prevention and management – working with you and your OT to ensure your environment is working with, not against you.
• Support with reduced mobility – your independence is key.
• Familiarity – symptoms of Parkinson’s are less heightened in familiar and comfortable surroundings of home.
• Help around the house with the housekeeping tasks that are proving difficult.

Give us a call at 07491 862 687, 01922 723 880 or click on the button below to request for any of our services.