Specialist Parkinson’s support at home
Our person-centred home care can minimise the disruption of a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Parkinson’s is a life-changing condition, but being diagnosed with Parkinson’s doesn’t mark the end of an individual’s life. At Helping Hands, we offer compassionate, nursing-led Parkinson’s care in the comfort of your own home.
Whether you’d benefit from a few hours of support a week to help during the early phase of the condition, or more comprehensive care at the palliative, complex stages of Parkinson’s – we can help.
Parkinson’s progressively impacts part of the brain, and leads to a number of symptoms that are difficult to manage, such as:
What is the aim of Parkinson’s care?
Parkinson’s care helps you to manage your symptoms and live your life to the fullest.
Whilst we know that there is no recognised cure for Parkinson’s, the main purpose of a Parkinson’s carer is to help slow down the progression of your symptoms and allow you to manage them.
Parkinson’s care also focuses on supporting the physical, practical and emotional needs of the customer and the wider family. Parkinson’s is a condition that can impact mental health, often in the form of anxiety or depression, which is why we adopt a truly holistic approach to the support that we provide.
Condition-led care
Every case of Parkinson’s is unique, which is why we’ll always offer you a care plan that is designed around your personal circumstances and condition
Responsive support
Our Parkinson’s care is responsive and can be adapted as your needs change, which is essential when supporting a complex medical condition
Fall prevention
We’ll work with you and your Occupational Therapist to make sure your home is accessible and free of trip hazards, and that you’re confident in your ability to move around
A familiar environment
Staying at home for care means you’ll be able to manage and adapt to your symptoms in a familiar environment where you’re comfortable and secure
Experienced carers
You’ll get dedicated support from carers who are fully trained and experienced in caring for customers with Parkinson’s
Emotional support
A significant part of our holistic approach to Parkinson’s care is ensuring that both and your loved ones are emotionally supported
Parkinson’s home care from dedicated carers
Care that supports and empowers you to live comfortably and confidently at home.
Our Parkinson’s care services work on the premise that we empower you to stay in control of your routine, your lifestyle and your medication. We will encourage you to lead as active and joyful a life as possible, and to maintain your independence. However, our carers are all trained and equipped to help you out practically around your home with just about anything you require, including:
Personal care
As part of your care plan, your carer can provide discreet, dignified personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing and toileting
Preparing meals
Staying at home for care means you can ask your carer to prepare your favourite meals and snacks at the times that you’re used to
Cleaning and tidying
Our carers can help out with any aspects of the housework you might be struggling with, or help you undertake them yourself
Doing the laundry
Your carer can assist with menial but time-consuming tasks, such as doing the laundry, allowing you to focus on your well-being
Looking after pets
With help from your carer, there’s no need to worry about your furry friend continuing to get the food and exercise they need
Friendly companionship
All of our carers have been recruited for their approachable personalities and make for great companions as well as helpers
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What Parkinson’s care options do we offer?
Your Parkinson’s care needs will be unique to you. For some, that may mean that 24-hour support from a live-in carer is required, whilst others will simply need visiting care for a few hours a week.
We offer both visiting care and live-in care services to suit your needs
Visiting care
Live-in care
Why choose Parkinson’s care at home?
Finding the right care option for someone living with Parkinson’s can be a complex process. At Helping Hands, we provide Parkinson’s care to people in their own homes, because we believe the benefits of care at home are simply too good to ignore.
You can remain in the comfort of your own home
You have full control over your meal times and preferences
One-to-one, 24-hour care from your own dedicated carer
You can continue with your preferred lifestyle and routines
Your friends and family can visit as much as they like
The best carers in the UK
At Helping Hands, our carers are at the heart of everything great about our care services.
We’re not shy about singing the praises of our carers, because they truly are exceptional people who constantly go above and beyond to ensure all customers receive the transformative care they deserve.
Every carer has been selectively recruited for their compassionate, dedicated approach to their roles, and undergoes numerous background checks to make sure they’ll be a perfect fit for us and for you. Plus, all carers receive our industry-leading training, which equips them to deliver expert Parkinson’s care at home.
Caring for someone with advanced Parkinson’s
Caring for a loved one in the advanced stages of Parkinson’s takes dedication and planning.
Whilst it is possible to care for a loved one with late-stage Parkinson’s by yourself, it’s important to bear in mind that they’ll have a complex set of needs that require personalised support and effective forward planning. Here are some steps you can take to make sure you’re best placed to assist your loved one at home:
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How to arrange Parkinson’s care
Speak to our team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.
Book a free care assessment
Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.
Confirm your care package
We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.
A fully regulated home care provider
Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.
Why is being a regulated care provider important?
Independent inspections of our service, giving you peace of mind
Fully vetted, high-quality carers
Guaranteed training and development for our staff
Parkinson’s care FAQs
Not only can Parkinson’s care be treated at home, it is also often the best place to be. Staying at home means you’ll remain in a familiar, comforting environment, and can have a support plan that’s fully tailored to your personal needs and wishes.
No cure has been invented for Parkinson’s disease, but treatments and dedicated care support are available to help relieve the symptoms and maintain your quality of life.
It is possible to care for a loved one with late-stage Parkinson’s by yourself. However, there are some steps you should take to make sure you’re best placed to assist your loved one at home, such as simplifying your loved one’s routines, adapting the home environment and working alongside therapists.
Page reviewed by Carole Kerton-Church, Regional Clinical Lead, on July 25, 2024.
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