Does Parkinson's Patient Need a Full-Time Attendant?

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Does Parkinson's Patient Need a Full-Time Attendant?

15 Nov 2022

Curodoc allows you to Hire Female Attendant under two shifts- 12 hours and 24 hours, but we suggest you to opt for 24 hours shift for the Parkinson's patient. Following facts about the disease will help you to have a clear picture of the requirements of a Parkinson's patient according to which you can avail the benefits of the finest nursing care services at home with curodoc under a fair price. 


About Parkinson's


Parkinson’s is counted among one of the most common diseases these days. Parkinson’s is considered a progressive disorder that targets the central nervous system affecting the movement of body parts controlled by the nerves. Nerve cell damage in the brain causes dopamine levels to drop worsening the symptoms. Parkinson's usually starts with a tremor in one hand. Other symptoms can be slow movement, stiffness and loss of balance.


Nature of the disease- chronic disease, medications can help control the symptoms but cannot cure the disease. 


Requirements- medical diagnosis, Lab tests or imaging are often required.


Duration- It's a lifelong Disease. Cannot be cured.


Parkinson's disease isn't fatal, but the symptoms and effects are often contributing factors to death. Symptoms can include-

  • Depression.

  • Dementia.

  • Anxiety.

  • Hallucinations and other psychosis symptoms.

  • Fatigue or sleepiness.

  • stiffness or slowing of movement

  • Constipation.

  • Sleep problems.


How Hiring a trained attendant can help-


Looking after a Parkinson’s patient can be quite a task in this industrious scenario. Curodoc can make that task much easier by helping you hire the right attendant for your beloved’s caretaking. Here at curodoc, we have a specialized team of caregivers that are trained to handle Parkinson’s patients.


The primary duties of a male or female attendant toward Parkinson’s patients have been listed below :


Medication care- Proper medication from time to time is a very basic duty of an attendant under nursing care services. Our attendants have been trained to manage the medications of the patient. 


Meal intake- Looking after the nutrition intake of the patient is also done by our caregivers, Nutrition plays a crucial role in healing. You must hire attendant who has the whole knowledge about nutrition intake and the Curodoc’s staff have been trained in this manner only.


Mobility assistance- Parkinson's patients face a lot of difficulties while moving. They find problem balancing their own body weight and can fall anytime. Support while walking is very necessary for them to prevent them from falling. While dealing with Parkinson's patients it is recommendable to go for nursing care services rather than taking matters into your own hands.


Vital Monitoring- checking Blood pressure level, sugar level etc.is one of the primary requirements demanded by Parkison’s patients. At Curodoc, both male and Female attendants are trained to monitor all the vitals and record them for doctors to study.


Keeping all these requirements in mind, you can suit yourself with the benefits of nursing care services with Curodoc, Hire a male or female GDA-Certified, well-trained attendant. Get in touch with one of our experts who will help you to hire a perfect 24 hours shift attendant. Dial 8010380380 to avail best offers on nursing services.

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