How do I know if my loved one could benefit from Parkinson’s home care?

Someone living with Parkinson’s disease may require only minimal support during the early stages of the disease. As their condition progresses, they may require increased levels of care and support with the day-to-day tasks of living. At this stage, live-in Parkinson’s care can help your loved one receive the dedicated care they need while continuing to live in the comfort of their own home.Live-in care and respite care may also be appropriate when a family carer is finding it challenging to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caregiving. Respite care allows a family carer to take a break from looking after their loved one so that they can take the time they need to recharge and refresh.

How do you care for someone with Parkinson’s?

Providing the right care and support for someone with Parkinson’s can be challenging. It is important that you learn as much about Parkinson’s as you can so that you can provide the appropriate care. Planning ahead, creating a safe home environment, properly managing medication and focusing on the individual are all essential steps for providing the best Parkinson’s care.

Can I receive funding to help cover the costs of Parkinson’s care?

There may be care funding available to you to receive a live in care service depending on your financial circumstances and your care needs. The Local Authority will only fund care at home (referred to as social funding) if your assets are worth less than £23,500, which we know that, sadly for many families, their financial situation exceeds.If you are assessed and have an identified healthcare need, you may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding organised by your local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to support you to receive care in your own home.Many families are faced with having to fund the care they receive themselves (referred to as self-funding care). For these families, there are options to help finance care at home, including a Care Fees Annuity, which is an insurance policy you purchase to cover the cost of your care, or by releasing capital in your assets through an Equity Release scheme. Read more about care funding here .

How do I arrange for Parkinson’s care?

Our friendly and experienced team is here to help you and your family make sense of the options available to you. To arrange Parkinson’s care, call 0808 2581 606 or fill out our enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch.

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