Parkinson’s Care at Home in San Diego
Patient, non-medical help with daily routines for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s can make everyday tasks slower and less predictable. Better Choice Care caregivers give steady help with dressing, bathing, meals, and moving around the home, so your loved one can keep their routines and the family can get some rest.
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Parkinson’s symptoms often change from day to day, and even during the same day. Good days and hard days both need a plan. Our caregivers allow extra time for each task, give a steady arm when it is needed, and let your loved one do as much as they can on their own.
We also pay attention to the home. Loose rugs, poor lighting, and cluttered walkways can make moving around harder. During the consultation, we look at how your loved one moves through the home and suggest simple changes that can help.
Families Often Call When:
- Dressing, bathing, or eating takes much longer than before
- Getting up from a chair or bed is becoming harder
- There has been a fall or a near fall
- A spouse is doing more and more of the care alone
- Medication times are being missed
- Your loved one is spending more time alone at home
Non-Medical Support for Parkinson’s
Every task is written in the service plan and reviewed with your family before care begins.
Personal Care
Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, with extra time and patience for slower movements.
Moving Safely
Standby help when walking, standing up, and moving between rooms, with attention to everyday fall risks.
Meals
Preparing meals that are easier to eat, and support at mealtime when hands are shaky.
Reminders
Verbal reminders at the times on the medication schedule, and reminders for exercises recommended by the care team.
Respite for Family
Scheduled time off for a spouse or family caregiver who needs to rest, work, or take care of themselves.
Learn more →What Our Caregivers Do Not Do
Better Choice Care is a licensed non-medical home care agency. Our caregivers do not give medications, adjust treatment, provide nursing care, or provide physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Your loved one’s doctor and therapists stay in charge of medical care, and we plan our visits around their appointments and home visits.
Learn the difference between home care and home health care →
Parkinson’s Care FAQ
Can caregivers give Parkinson’s medications?
No. Our caregivers are non-medical and do not give medications. They can give verbal reminders at the times on your loved one’s medication schedule.
Can a caregiver help prevent falls?
Caregivers give standby help with walking and standing, and they watch for everyday risks such as loose rugs or clutter. No one can prevent every fall, but steady help and a safer home can lower the risk.
Can you help my parent do the exercises their therapist gave them?
Yes. Caregivers can remind and encourage your loved one to do the exercises the care team recommended. They do not provide therapy themselves.
We already have home health visits. Can you help too?
Yes. Many families use both. We plan our visits around the nurse or therapist’s schedule and cover daily routines in between.
How many hours of care will we need?
It depends on your loved one’s needs and your family’s schedule. Many families start with a few visits a week and add hours as needs change. We talk this through during the free consultation.
Talk With Us About Parkinson’s Care
Tell us about your loved one’s routine and the help your family needs. We will explain the options clearly, with no pressure.