Our specialized and personable adult home nursing care teams know just how to work with the muscle stiffness and tremors to prevent frustration and falls. Amrithas care giving services also help individuals with Parkinson's disease stand strong through these beneficial services:

Nutrition and Meal Planning. A healthy diet is essential for those with Parkinson's disease to help strengthen muscles and bones.

Personal Supervision and Home Safety. Parkinson's disease often causes an unsteady gait, resulting in trips and falls.

Daily Mobility. Some people with Parkinson's disease need extra help with the activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, eating and using the bathroom. Our skilled caregivers are sensitive to the slowed pace the neuromuscular disorder presents, and we respect privacy and the need for a normal routine.

Exercise. For people with Parkinson's disease, exercise is vital to maintaining balance, mobility and strength. Our home caregivers can assist with stretching, walking and other light exercise programs.

Transportation. Driving can be difficult or restricted for Parkinson's patients. Getacare provides rides to appointments, therapy and other destinations. Our transport assistance also relieves family members from taking time off work.

Family Caregiver Relief. Caring for someone with Parkinson's disease can be physically demanding and emotionally exhausting. We provide respite care for family caregivers and peace of mind for everyone involved in the care network.

A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease brings a mix of disbelief, confusion and fear. No one really knows what causes the neurodegenerative brain disorder and its effect on muscle movement and control. No one has discovered a cure yet

We'd all love to live without Parkinson's disease, yet if you are one of the million patient with this chronic condition, we at Amrithas understand how daunting living well with Parkinson's disease can be for both you and family caregivers. That is why we have skilled and compassionate home nurses and caregivers who help relieve the pain and stress of managing the unpredictables.

We understand the rough days when you shuffle more and can't stop the shaking. Our in-home care professionals know just when to nudge you through exercises, when to serve some meals ahead, or when to help you relax and talk through how you're really feeling about the limitations on your body. We notice the changes in posture and facial expression and help you make comfortable adjustments to maintain coordination and balance.

Parkinson's disease signs and symptoms can be different for everyone. Early signs may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of your body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides.

Parkinson's signs and symptoms may include:

Tremor. A tremor, or shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers. You may a rub your thumb and forefinger back-and-forth, known as a pill-rolling tremor. Your hand may tremor when it's at rest.

Slowed Movement (Bradykinesia). Over time, Parkinson's disease may slow your movement, making simple tasks difficult and time-consuming. Your steps may become shorter when you walk. It may be difficult to get out of a chair. You may drag your feet as you try to walk.

Rigid Muscles. Muscle stiffness may occur in any part of your body. The stiff muscles can be painful and limit your range of motion.

Impaired Posture And Balance. Your posture may become stooped, or you may have balance problems as a result of Parkinson's disease.

Loss Of Automatic Movements. You may have a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements, including blinking, smiling or swinging your arms when you walk.

Speech Changes. You may speak softly, quickly, slur or hesitate before talking. Your speech may be more of a monotone rather than with the usual inflections.

Writing Changes. It may become hard to write, and your writing may appear small.

Risk factors for Parkinson's disease include:

Age. Young adults rarely experience Parkinson's disease. It ordinarily begins in middle or late life, and the risk increases with age. People usually develop the disease around age 60 or older.

Heredity. Having a close relative with Parkinson's disease increases the chances that you'll develop the disease. However, your risks are still small unless you have many relatives in your family with Parkinson's disease.

Sex. Men are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than are women.

Exposure To Toxins. Ongoing exposure to herbicides and pesticides may slightly increase your risk of Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's disease is often accompanied by these additional problems, which may be treatable:

Thinking Difficulties. You may experience cognitive problems (dementia) and thinking difficulties. These usually occur in the later stages of Parkinson's disease. Such cognitive problems aren't very responsive to medications.

Depression And Emotional Changes. You may experience depression, sometimes in the very early stages. Receiving treatment for depression can make it easier to handle the other challenges of Parkinson's disease.

You may also experience other emotional changes, such as fear, anxiety or loss of motivation. Doctors may give you medications to treat these symptoms.

Swallowing Problems. You may develop difficulties with swallowing as your condition progresses. Saliva may accumulate in your mouth due to slowed swallowing, leading to drooling.

Chewing And Eating Problems. Late-stage Parkinson's disease affects the muscles in your mouth, making chewing difficult. This can lead to choking and poor nutrition. Sleep problems and sleep disorders. People with Parkinson's disease often have sleep problems, including waking up frequently throughout the night, waking up early or falling asleep during the day.

People may also experience rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, which involves acting out your dreams. Medications may help your sleep problems.

Bladder Problems. Parkinson's disease may cause bladder problems, including being unable to control urine or having difficulty urinating.

Constipation. Many people with Parkinson's disease develop constipation, mainly due to a slower digestive tract.

Blood Pressure Changes. You may feel dizzy or lightheaded when you stand due to a sudden drop in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).

Smell Dysfunction. You may experience problems with your sense of smell. You may have difficulty identifying certain odors or the difference between odors.

Fatigue. Many people with Parkinson's disease lose energy and experience fatigue, especially later in the day. The cause isn't always known.

Pain. Some people with Parkinson's disease experience pain, either in specific areas of their bodies or throughout their bodies.

Sexual Dysfunction. Some people with Parkinson's disease notice a decrease in sexual desire or performance.

Because the cause of Parkinson's is unknown, proven ways to prevent the disease also remain a mystery.

Some research has shown that regular aerobic exercise might reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.

Some other research has shown that people who drink caffeine — which is found in coffee, tea and cola — get Parkinson's disease less often than those who don't drink it. However, it is still not known whether caffeine actually protects against getting Parkinson's, or is related in some other way. Currently there is not enough evidence to suggest drinking caffeinated beverages to protect against Parkinson's. Green tea is also related to a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease.