Parkinson’s Care for Seniors
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need for free and hire a caregiver directly.
What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with
- Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
- Help walking, turning and getting up safely
- Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
- Meals prepared the way the care team advises
- Going along to neurology and therapy appointments
- Encouraging the exercise the care team recommends
What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.
A caregiver supports daily life; treatment stays with the person’s doctors and therapists. Experience with Parkinson’s is described by each caregiver, so ask for specifics.
Questions to ask
- Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most?
- How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time?
- How do you help someone who freezes while walking?
- Are you comfortable helping with meals if swallowing is difficult?
Parkinson’s Care by state
Each state page lists its cities. Each city page shows local Census figures and the Medicare-certified providers nearby.
Parkinson’s Care: common questions
What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?
Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.
Does Medicare pay for Parkinson’s care at home?
Medicare covers part-time skilled nursing and therapy at home when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound, not ongoing personal or companion care (Medicare.gov).
Find Parkinson’s care for someone you love
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near you can see it as soon as it is live.
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