In the advanced stages of Parkinson’s, it’s likely that you will need extra support to carry out day-to-day tasks. This may affect your choice of home.
You may decide that you would benefit from a care home or from care in your own home to help you manage your condition.
What Types of Care Do Nursing Homes Provide?
There are two types of care provided by nursing homes:
Basic care. This provides services that will help to maintain a person’s ability to carry out necessary daily functions, like personal care and getting around. They will also ensure that the person is supervised and safe.
Skilled care. This is care that requires the services of a registered nurse for treatments and procedures on a regular basis. Skilled care also includes services provided by specially trained professionals, such as physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists.
What Services Do Nursing Homes Offer?
The services nursing homes offer vary from facility to facility. Services often include:
Room and board
Monitoring of medication
Personal care like dressing, bathing, and toileting assistance
24-hour emergency care
Social and recreational activities
How Do We Find the Right Nursing Home Facility?
Finding the right nursing home takes time. It is important to begin the search for a suitable nursing home well before you will need to take the step of moving. There are often long waiting periods. Planning ahead can also make the transition of moving into a nursing home much easier.
Family and caregivers should talk about what services will be needed. Take time to consider what services are important to you before calling different nursing homes. Think about what kind of help is needed and how often it’s needed.
Before scheduling a visit to the nursing homes you are interested in, ask about vacancies, admission requirements, level of care provided, and participation in government-funded health insurance options.