Exceptional Parkinson’s Care at Home for over 60 years
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).
In addition to physical symptoms, many individuals with Parkinson’s also experience non-motor symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, and cognitive changes.
What is Parkinson’s Live-in Care?
Parkinson’s live-in care is a specialist service designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. This progressive neurological condition affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination. As the disease advances, it can also impact cognitive function, speech, and emotional well-being.
Our live-in care service focuses on improving the quality of life for your loved one by addressing both the physical and emotional challenges of Parkinson’s. This includes helping with daily tasks, managing symptoms, and providing companionship, all within the familiar surroundings of home.
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We provide exceptional, high-quality Live-in Care services throughout the UK. Call our friendly care consultants today to learn how Consultus Care & Nursing can support you or a loved one.
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 services typically include:
Personal care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring your loved one’s comfort and dignity.
Medication support: Timely administration of medication, coordination with healthcare professionals, and management of any side effects.
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 Parkinson’s Live-in 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.
Familiar environment: Staying at home allows your loved one to remain in a setting that is comfortable and familiar, which can reduce anxiety and stress, particularly as Parkinson’s progresses.
Personalised one-to-one support: Unlike in a nursing home where care is shared among multiple residents, live-in care offers dedicated attention tailored specifically to your loved one’s needs.
Continuity of care: Consistency is key for those with Parkinson’s. Live-in care ensures that routines are maintained, and any changes are introduced gradually to minimise disruption.
Family involvement: Live-in care allows family members to stay closely involved in their loved one’s care, ensuring that the care plan reflects your family’s preferences and values.
Enhanced quality of life: With live-in care, your loved one can enjoy the comfort and independence of home while receiving the expert care they need.
For couples: Live-in care for couples enables life partners to remain together, receiving care in familiar environment. With residential care, couples are often split up, with few providers offering shared accommodation.
How we provide Parkinson’s Live-In Care
At Consultus Care & Nursing, we offer three tailored services for individuals living with Parkinson’s, ensuring your loved one receives the right level of care at each stage of their journey:
Introductory Live-in Care: We carefully match your loved one with a trained carer, helping them remain in the comfort of their own home. This service is ideal for those seeking flexible, one-on-one support while maintaining independence and routine.
Managed Live-in Care: Our fully managed service provides ongoing oversight and support, with our expert team handling all aspects of care management. This ensures peace of mind, knowing your loved one’s evolving needs are being met with compassion and consistency.
Managed Nursing Care: For individuals requiring more advanced medical care, our managed nursing service offers 24/7 support from experienced nurses. This service ensures complex healthcare needs are met while allowing your loved one to remain in the familiarity of home.
Why choose Consultus Care & Nursing?
Since 1962 Consultus Care and Nursing has been a trusted, highly regarded, nationwide provider of exceptional live-in care and nursing care at home. With a reputation for providing high-quality homecare, our established service is highly rated by clients who we enable to live well, in the comfort of their own homes.
Established and trusted
For over 60 years we have been trusted by families to provide the highest standards of live-in care and nursing care at home, with a reputation built on recommendation. We continue to be a family-owned and managed business, which means our focus is on the quality of our service, not on meeting investors’ expectations.
Choice and control
Across our three live-in care services we offer families choice and flexibility. We know that every family’s circumstances are different, so once we match you with a perfect carer, you can either manage the care arrangement yourself, or we can manage it for you through our registered service, which is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Exceptional care for life
From respite care, through to on-going live-in care to nursing care at home, choosing Consultus Care and Nursing means you do not need to move out of your home to get the care you need. We know continuity of care, in the place you love most, offers families much-needed peace of mind.
Accredited market leading training
Unlike other care agencies, all our carers receive our market leading training, endorsed by Skills for Care for its excellence. This means carers are skilled and experienced to deliver high quality care our clients expect. Nurses also have access to our training, and we support and invest in their on-going professional development.
Clinical oversight
Our live-in care and nursing service is overseen by our qualified registered nurses, who support our teams to ensure we can effectively help those living with complex conditions to live well at home.
How much does Parkinson’s Live-in Care 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.
For a personalised quote and to discuss your loved one’s needs in more detail, please contact us. Our compassionate team is on hand to guide you through the process and ensure that your loved one receives the care they need.