Managing Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Edmonton Senior Health  |  April 11, 2024

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms | One in every 500 people in Canada has Parkinson’s, and most of the people who have been diagnosed with this disease are over 60. Although the illness affects both men and women, men have a higher chance of developing it.

Today more than 100, 000 people in Canada are struggling with Parkinson’s and every year more than 6,000 new cases are diagnosed. Since the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease increases with age, it is most commonly diagnosed in seniors.

#DYK – April 11th is World Parkinson’s Disease Day, the day to raise awareness about this nervous system disease. #WorldParkinsonsDiseaseDay.

The most common Parkinson’s disease symptoms are tremors, balance problems, cognitive impairment, mood disorders, short steps, and slowed movement as well as speech and writing changes.

Although there is still no cure for Parkinson’s, there are some lifestyle changes that can help seniors manage the disease and reduce the impact of symptoms.

To manage Parkinson’s Disease symptoms, seniors who have been diagnosed should talk to their care providers and discuss management strategies such as:

• Finding ways to relieve stress: Although stress can increase symptoms of Parkinson’s, once it is removed symptoms return to normal levels. Therefore, seniors should engage in activities that help them unwind and feel calm.
• Meditation, yoga, deep breathing, spending time outside, being with loved ones, participating in hobbies, or maintaining a workout routine that is approved by a physician can relieve stress and reduce the impact of symptoms.
• Maintaining a good diet: A well-balanced diet is important for all seniors. However, those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s should especially focus on eating healthy, nutritious foods to manage symptoms and even slow the progression of the disease.
• Adapting your home: Just by making a few adjustments in senior’s homes, their quality of life can significantly improve. Depending on the Parkinson’s symptoms that an older adult is experiencing, wide walkways, mattresses with adjustable features and grab bars may be helpful and help them move safely around the house.
• Preventing falls:  Balance problems and having trouble walking are common Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Therefore preventing falls by removing trip hazards such as loose rugs and clutter is an important safety management strategy.

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If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help. Comfort Keepers®’ trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

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Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service offering by contacting the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

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