Parkinson’s Disease is a slow, progressive, debilitating disease where sections of the brain degenerate causing the muscles to become stiff. It can cause stoop posture and shuffling gait or walk. It can also cause pill-rolling. This is moving the thumb and the first finger like a rolling pill.
For seniors with Parkinson Disease, tremors and shaking make it very difficult to perform activities of daily living.
Home Care helps elderly with Parkinson's disease through the following:
RIGHT ACCORD takes pride in providing continuing education of our A-Team of caregivers. Parkinson Disease clients require unique skill and training. Our caregivers attend a special 8-hour training to understand Parkinson and develop skills that can be applied to seniors with Parkinson Disease.
They are: