Parkinson’s Disease

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Understanding Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder which can cause unintended or uncontrollable movements such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination.

The symptoms tend to worsen over time, so having a focused and comprehensive care plan in place is crucial. This care plan can be updated on an ongoing basis, allowing our carers to adapt to your needs – helping you focus on the most important things in life.

What might someone with Parkinson’s disease experience?

Parkinson’s disease can cause some challenging symptoms.
These include, but are not limited to:

  • Tremors
  • Stiffness
  • Slowness of movement
  • Problems with balance and coordination
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Aches and pains
  • Depression
  • Cognitive changes

Our care teams are ready to help…

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How could our care help you to thrive?

Our carers are trained to support you in and beyond your own home. They can help you with things such as:

  • Getting to and from the shops
  • Domestic tasks such as cleaning
  • Travel to and from socialising with friends
  • Personal care
  • Medically-approved exercises
  • Physical activity to improve movement and mobility
  • Pop-in visits that work around your schedule
  • Emotional support for yourself and your family
  • Travel to and from healthcare appointments

When my father was in the final stages of Parkinson’s disease… we employed carers both on a ‘live-in’ and ‘live-out’ basis, and the standard of care was consistently high. My father’s needs changed over the period, and the carers adapted accordingly… The care team were sensitive to the family’s need for privacy at times with our father and were adaptable to our needs… I consider ourselves lucky to have found such a caring and responsive group of carers.

Julia F (Daughter of Client), Walfinch Hampstead and Camden

Support with navigating healthcare appointments

Our care team can help take the stress out of ongoing healthcare appointments and hospital visits. No need to feel overwhelmed with getting to and from appointments. No more confusion caused by doctor’s instructions. We can be as involved as you like when it comes to your health, including post-appointment emotional support and help with medication management.

Start thriving today through quality care

It’s never too early to kickstart your thriving journey. Use your care to take control back over your life and your health – and we can navigate these uncertain times together. It’s never been easier to live better for longer. Through various techniques and approaches to care, tailored around your lifestyle and goals, you can make now your time to thrive.

Your questions, answered by us

Expert answers to your frequently asked questions about stroke rehabilitation.

Stroke rehabilitation is the process of supporting you post-stroke. It may involve physical therapies that help with your co-ordination, muscle strength and mobility – or mental and cognitive stimulation. Whatever it is that helps you to thrive, finding and focusing on these activities can help you pursue a higher quality of life for longer.

The effects of a stroke can be helped through a series of methods. Within care, we tend to focus on physical exercise, activity and mental stimulation.

You choose how you want to approach your rehabilitation. Whether that’s physical activity and small movements, cognitive stimulation, social interaction – or a bit of everything! However you thrive, do it with Walfinch.

As soon as you feel it should! For some people that’s as early as the next week. For others, it can be months after their initial medical incident. Your rehabilitation journey can start in small ways – whether that’s doing crosswords or flower arranging. Any movement is good, and, as long as you’re medically safe to do so, it’s never too early to start. Physical therapies may not begin until weeks post-stroke, but the North Star of rehabilitation can be established right away – with us making small steps together, as soon as you choose.

It varies from person to person, depending on the severity of the stroke and additional factors. The most significant improvements are often seen in the first few months of rehabilitation, with smaller adjustments occurring later on. It’s proven that people with a strong support system tend to recover more quickly.

Your age, underlying health conditions, nutrition and the severity of your stroke can all impact the length and outcome of your rehabilitation. We’re all individuals – so why should your home care options all be the same? Enjoy the satisfaction of care tailored to your needs and your goals, designed to help you to thrive.

We can’t guarantee a full recovery. Recovery depends on many factors, and for some clients, is an ongoing journey. But by placing recovery as your North Star, it gives you something to work towards – with the help of our Walfinch carers. Many people experiencing stroke rehabilitation claim activities and therapies have greatly improved their quality-of-life post-stroke. We don’t see care as the end. It’s just another chapter on your journey.