April is Parkinson's Awareness Month

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.

Home Care Services Gainesville FL - April is Parkinson's Awareness Month
Home Care Services Gainesville FL – April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Symptoms generally develop slowly over years. The progression of symptoms is often a bit different from one person to another due to the diversity of the disease. To learn more about the early signs of Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-warning-signs.

At Touching Hearts at Home, we understand that caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s is a very challenging job, especially as the disease progresses. At Touching Hearts at Home, our exceptional Care Partners are educated and trained in how to provide compassionate care for adults and seniors with Parkinson’s. We know how important it is for family caregivers to receive respite care and to maintain a healthy relationship with a loved one who has Parkinson’s while encouraging them to stay active. To learn more about our Parkinson’s Specialty Care Program, please click here.

If you are considering Home Care Services in Gainesville, FL, for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts Home Care. Call today: 352-225-3727.

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