Parkinson's disease care
Exceptional parkinson's care at home for over 60 years
Parkinson's care
Caring for a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease requires patience, understanding, and specialist care. At Consultus Care and Nursing, we recognise the challenges that Parkinson’s can present and are committed to providing tailored live-in care that supports your loved one in the comfort of their own home. Our experienced carers offer compassionate and expert assistance, helping your loved one maintain their dignity and independence throughout the progression of the disease.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement and coordination. It occurs when nerve cells in the brain, responsible for producing dopamine, become damaged or die. Dopamine is essential for controlling movement, and when its levels drop, it leads to the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s. While the exact cause is not fully understood, both genetic and environmental factors are believed to play a role in its development.
Parkinson’s often presents with subtle symptoms that gradually worsen over time. The most common signs include tremors, typically starting in the hands or fingers, muscle stiffness, and slowness of movement (bradykinesia). People with Parkinson’s may also experience balance problems, making them more prone to falls. As the condition progresses, it can affect speech, leading to softer, slurred speech, and may also cause changes in handwriting (often becoming smaller and more difficult to read).
Talk to us today
Give us a call to discuss your needs with one of our friendly, expert Care Advisors. They will guide you through your options to ensure you make the right choice for you and your family.
What does Parkinson’s live-in care cover?
Our Parkinson’s live-in care service is comprehensive, addressing all aspects of daily life to ensure that your loved one is well-supported at home. Our care plans are tailored to the specific needs of each individual and evolve as the condition progresses.
Our Parkinson's care typically includes:
Personal care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care, ensuring your loved one’s comfort and dignity.
Medications support: If you receive care from a carer we introduce to you, whilst they are trained to support a person with their medications, we do not manage or oversee medication regimes. With our fully managed service, carers are trained in medications management and there is oversight from your Care Consultant, which is beneficial particularly if you have a complex medications regime.
Mobility assistance: Support with moving around the home, getting in and out of bed, and using mobility aids to prevent falls.
Meal preparation: Planning and cooking meals that cater to your loved one’s dietary needs and preferences, ensuring they receive proper nutrition.
Companionship: Providing emotional support and companionship, helping your loved one manage the psychological challenges of Parkinson’s.
Exercise and rehabilitation: Encouraging and assisting with prescribed exercises and physical therapy to maintain strength and mobility.
Household tasks: Taking care of domestic chores such as cleaning and laundry, so your loved one can live in a safe and comfortable environment.
Benefits of live-in Parkinson's care
Choosing the right care for a loved one who is living with Parkinson’s is a crucial decision. While nursing home care is an option, live-in care offers distinct benefits that can significantly enhance the quality of life for your loved one and provide peace of mind for your family.
How we provide Parkinson's care at home
At Consultus Care and Nursing, we offer three distinct live-in care services for those living with Parkinson’s disease. We are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right level of care that meets their needs, whilst providing choice as to how their care arrangement is managed.
Introductory live-in care
With our introductory live-in care service, we recruit a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of us. In contrast to our managed live-in care service, with introductory care, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce to you, and the carers are paid directly by you.
Managed live-in care
Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, which results in regular inspections to ensure the care we provide is of the highest standard. We fully manage the service, which means carers are supervised, managed and monitored by us when working in a client’s home.
Live-in nursing
Our live-in nurses are fully qualified registered nurses, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience. They are carefully selected for their specific skills and knowledge and have a broad range of experience including community and acute nursing, and palliative care.
Why choose Consultus Care and Nursing?
One of the longest-established and most trusted providers
Founded in 1962, we have always been innovators in live-in care and live-in nursing. With over 60 years’ experience, we are one of the country’s longest-established, most highly recommended and experienced providers.
Unrivalled choice and control over your care
We understand that every person’s needs are different and every family’s situation is unique. With our choice of fully managed live-in care and nursing, and our introductory service, we offer more flexibility and personalisation than any other provider.
Highly trained nurses and carers
We are nationally recognised for the quality of our nurses and carers. With market-leading training, delivered at our own, multi-award-winning training centre (a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence), they provide exemplary, compassionate care tailored to individual needs, offering total peace of mind for clients and their families.
Expert care and support, dedicated to you
Our Care Consultants oversee our nursing and managed care services supporting only a small number of families. This means our service is truly personal, with unrivalled support and continuity of care. Reassurance that we are there when you need us most.
Family-founded, family-owned
We continue to be a family-owned and family-managed business. The largest wholly family-owned live-in care provider in the UK, we focus on what our clients and their families need from a high-quality care service, not on meeting investors’ expectations.
How much does Parkinson's care at home cost?
The cost of live-in Parkinson’s care varies depending on the level of care required and the specific needs of your loved one. We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring you understand exactly what to expect.
Navigating the costs of care can be daunting, which is why our Care Consultants are here to support you in exploring your options and finding a solution that works for your family.
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