In-home Parkinson's care Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Do you need in-home Parkinson’s care in Fort Myers or Cape Coral? Abby Services can help! We have been referring the best in-home caregivers in Southwest Florida since 1997. Just call 239-590-0861 to speak with an in-home care specalist.
How can Abby Services help find in-home care for Parkinson's patients?
Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be difficult, both for the patient and their family. As a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disease, PD can be physically and emotionally difficult to handle. That’s why Abby Services takes a “family first” approach to the way we treat and serve our clients.
Our “family first” approach helps patients and their families remain in control and safe with the support of a Parkinson’s in-home caregiver throughout the disease process. This is accomplished by helping families and patients remain safe and in control by matching them with our areas best caregivers.
At Abby Services we are experts on helping families find the right caregiver to safely meet their in-home Parkinson’s care needs. The helpful link below can help families begin the process of finding the right in-home caregiver for their loved one.
If you are or know one of the 1 million Americans with Parkinson’s disease, you know that symptoms are chronic and can develop slowly over a number of years. Our founder suffered from Parkinson’s disease which gives us an intimate knowledge of the effects Parkinson’s Disease can have on patients and their families.
Our goal is to be there for you as the disease progresses, providing the support you see fit. We have trained in-home care teams who can help to provide the support families need to ensure independence and safety.
Our family first approach to in-home Parkinson's care is accomplished by enabling a family, together with their loved one to:
- Choose where, when, how often, and how much in-home caregiver support they want.
- Choose the Parkinson's in-home caregiver who will deliver the care and support they need.
- Choose and direct the in-home care they wish to receive.
What treatment is available for Parkinson's Disease?
The fact of the matter is that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease at this time. The cause is still a mystery. However, there are ways to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and make patients comfortable while the disease progresses.
A key component in patient comfort and safety is enabling families to keep patients in their own homes and provide the care they need.
Through the additional support of a caregiver referred by Abby Services, you can care for a loved one at home with Parkinson’s Disease.
Many have found that as the disease progresses, it can be too much for any one individual to handle on their own. Abby Services has the resources families need to manage Parkinson’s at home.
We are available 24/7 for our clients and their families because we understand that home care is not just a day job. Sometimes support is needed after hours or on weekends.
We can provide you with respite care when you need to get out and cannot leave your loved one home alone. Your in-home caregiver can also help with personal care, meal preparation, bathing, toileting, and dressing.
When deciding how to care for Parkinson's patients at home experience matters.
Scott Strachan RN is a nurse and co-owner of Abby Services. He has years of personal and professional in-home Parkinson’s care experience. Scott and his Abby Services team recognize that every patient is different, that’s why, even with all of our experience, we have the best experts around to help guide your loved ones’ care, YOU.
Together with the input and recommendations of our RN, we can help you develop a personalized care plan that delivers stability, support, independence, and quality of life, tailored to meet your personal needs. This is accomplished by helping clients develop their care plans.
By developing a Client Directed Care Plan, we can use the information you provide, to ensure the in-home caregiver you work with, has the tools necessary, to be sure your loved one:
- Remains safe in a familiar environment.
- Enjoys Independence with safe appropriate support.
- Manages regular hygiene including: showers, shaving, and oral care.
- Encourages, support and direct routine physical activity.
- Prepares nutritious meals.
- Provides respite support for a primary caregiver.
- Develops a trusting relationship with a caregiver and their family.
- Learns your loved ones history, and individual needs and wants.
- Receives positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Receives support in accomplishing meaningful activities.
- Establieshes a stable and safe routine.
- Connects socially with others.
- Is accompanied to important appointments and necessary errands.
Local resources for in-home Parkinson's care are right here in Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Abby Services is based right here in Fort Myers. As a local senior resource, we have helped many residents find the in-home Parkinson’s caregivers they need to remain independent.
Another local resource is The Hope Parkinson’s Program. They provide assistance through education, activities, and support by hosting a number of programs and activities for PD patients and their families.
One of the best programs they offer is a Movement Class that helps to manage impaired balance and diminished coordination. Some experts believe these types of activities may slow the progression of the disease.
There are also many online resources that you can use from home. We encourage you to review our information on exercise with Parkinson’s disease to help your loved one remain active at home while managing the progression of PD.
With the support of friends, family, and the Parkinson’s in-home caregivers referred through Abby Services, it is possible to remain safe and independent as your disease progresses.
More importantly, working with available resources and remaining at home allows patients to be proactive and support their independence in managing their health and care.
With the support of an In-Home caregiver, we can help limit family caregiver burnout, help to ensure the stability of care, maintain flexibility in the patient’s life, and help to maintain a safe environment.
If you are seeking Parkinson’s in-home care in Fort Myers or Cape Coral just call 239-590-0861 for help.