Expertly Trained in Parkinson's Disease Care
Our Parkinson’s Care Program is the first of its kind in the in-home senior care industry. Created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Center of Excellence network, this program provides the specialized training and education that allows our caregivers to develop personalized care plans for those with Parkinson’s disease.
As the disease advances, your loved one’s needs will change. We know from the start that the in-home care plan must be able to evolve along with them, and your caregivers will make the personalized recommendations and adaptations required to meet these specific needs as they arise.
Senior Helpers caregivers are educated and trained on:
- How Parkinson’s disease advances and what to expect along the way
- Techniques and strategies to identify and manage the motor (mobility/movement) and non-motor (cognitive/behavioural) symptoms of Parkinson’s
- Home safety and fall prevention
- Diet and nutrition
- Medication timing/management and reminders
- Light exercise to help seniors maintain balance, mobility, and strength
- How to notice changes in posture and facial expression and provide comfortable adjustments to maintain coordination and balance