David Schick: Caring for a Parent with Parkinson’s Disease

New York City NY

25 February, 2022

9:23 AM

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Many older adults with Parkinson’s disease receive the largest part of their care at home from their family members, specifically during the earlier levels of the disease. As a highly trained neurologist who specialises in movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, David Schick is always available to offer recommendations and to partner with you in making sure your loved one is receiving the highest quality care at all times. With such a large percentage of Parkinson’s patients being age 50 or older, it’s important to know what to do if your parent(s) suffer from the disease. Here are five tips from New York neurologist David Chick, to help you care for a parent with Parkinson’s. Understand the disease If you’re caring for a parent with Parkinson’s, it’s important to understand the disease. This will help you better take care of your parent and provide support for them. If you don’t know about Parkinson’s, it can be difficult to know what to do when something goes wrong. A good way to start is by reading about Parkinson’s disease and then consulting with a health care professional. Take Care of Them One of the most important things that you can do for a parent with Parkinson’s is take care of them. Make sure they have access to the necessary medication and treatments, keep them safe, and provide support when needed. Get Help from Professionals It’s difficult to watch our parents grow old and struggle in any way shape or form. It’s also difficult to know how to help. Finding professional help for Parkinson’s care is one of the best ways to help your parent. It’s also one of the best ways to find the support you need as their caretaker. If you’re caring for a parent with Parkinson’s, it’s important to find professionals who can help you. A variety of experts can provide additional support and advice, from psychiatrists to neurologists. Professionals such as David Schick, have years of experience dealing with Parkinson’s and can provide valuable insights and advice. They can also provide information about coping strategies and resources that can be helpful for you and your family. Help Them Stay Social Being home-bound with a debilitating disease can be lonely for an ageing parent. It’s important to help them stay connected to their friends and family, especially if they have limited mobility. They might also benefit from interacting with others suffering from Parkinson’s by finding local support groups. Your loved one might enjoy spending time in the company of people who are similar to them in terms of experience and challenges with Parkinson's disease. The information here offers suggestions and helpful hints, but is not designed to answer all questions. Each person with Parkinson’s is unique, so the suggestions may need to be modified for your particular situation. David Schick strongly recommended to seek and build a team of professionals in your local area to help you on your caregiving journey.