How We Help Clients with Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease Specialty Services

• Cognitive Stimulation

  Cognitive assistance therapy is at the core of our Parkinson’s disease specialty. Our caregivers will help you stimulate cognitive functions through various types of activities such as challenging games like chess, crosswords and puzzles, do speech therapy exercises and more.

• Support Healthy Diet

  Diet changes may be required, and adhering to a new diet can be one of the hardest things to do. Our caregivers are skilled at preparing healthy meals and tracking supplement & medication intake. This ensures you receive all required nutrients, supplements and medications.

• Physical Health

  Daily therapeutic exercise is common when managing Parkinson’s disease, though it can grow exhausting quickly. Our caregivers will help you maintain consistency, keep track of progress, and provide all the motivation & support you need.

• Assisted Living

  A safe environment & assistance with daily activities is very important. Our caregivers will assist you with all daily activities such as navigating your home, bathing and dressing, as well as ensure environment safety at home & wherever you go.

• Independence Support

  Losing the ability to partake in social events, engage in old hobbies or be around loved ones is the reality of those who struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Our caregivers will help you get closer to the people that matter to you most, with full emotional support & companionship.

• Supervision & 24/7 Communication

  Our caregivers will provide all the necessary supervision to help track important vitals around your health, and keep an open channel of communication with your nurse and family.

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “Before Natalia Powell had her own agency, Royal Oaks Home Care, she had come to my attention because of her excellent reputation as an experienced caregiver among people in my mother’s community. She was universally recommended by many of my mother’s friends. Since Natalia is so busy running her own agency, she is less available in that capacity than she had been in the past. However, while I was looking for high quality help for my mother last year, she assisted me on numerous occasions, and it became clear to me why she is so highly regarded. Natalia is an exceptionally responsible, hard-working, compassionate person. She is constantly busy when she is working, and is not the type that would ever feel comfortable sitting around. I always felt that my mother was completely safe in Natalia’s competent hands. It has also become apparent to me that she expects the same high standards from the people she hires as caregivers in her agency. Natalia put me in touch with a caregiver, who has been working with my mom and is an extremely adept caregiver. I feel equally secure leaving my mom in her capable hands. Like Natalia, the caregiver is diligent, experienced, conscientious, and caring. I am deeply grateful to have had these two skilled, trustworthy people working with my beloved mother.”

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “Having your caregiver help my mom at her assisted living facility has been a blessing. I would highly recommend Natalia and Royal Oaks Home Care to anyone who needs help.”

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “I want to thank you for the time you spent with my aunt in the past three months. You were always courteous and understanding. There was never any questioning but always a genuine willingness to help. You were always punctual and concerned about her health and I appreciate everything you have done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “Natalia from Royal Oaks provided care for my Dad’s significant other before she passed and is now providing care for my Dad. While many agencies can provide care, it’s Natalia’s caring about the people she works for that sets her apart. With my Dad in FL, and all his kids living in MA, it’s comforting to know Natalia is in my Dad’s life.”

Parkinson's 5 Stages

1. 1Stage One

   This is the mildest form of Parkinson’s. Symptoms are very minimal and not severe enough to interfere with daily activities. In fact, symptoms during this stage are often missed because they’re so minimal, though close relatives or friends may notice changes in gait, posture, facial expressions and walking. Medications are often prescribed to minimize and reduce symptoms.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Tremor & other movement symptoms occur on one side of the body only
   • Changes in gait, walking, posture and facial expressions

2. 2Stage Two

   This stage is considered a moderate form of Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms become increasingly noticeable and affect both sides of the body. Independent living is possible, though daily activities are more difficult & take longer to complete.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Tremor & other movement symptoms affecting both sides of the body
   • Rigidity
   • Apparent difficulties in gait, walking, posture and facial expressions

3. 3Stage Three

   This is the middle stage, and for some individuals it is the turning point in the progression of the disease. Loss of balance and slowness of movements are very common at this stage. Independent living is possible, however due to the severity of the symptoms, daily activities are significantly harder to perform and tasks such as walking are impaired.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Tremors
   • Slowness of movements (bradykinesia)
   • Loss of balance

4. 4Stage Four

   At this stage, the symptoms are severe and interfere with most (if not all) daily activities such as dressing, eating and walking. Even though it’s possible to stand without assistance, other movements such as walking may require an assisted walker or an equivalent (e.g. cane). Living alone during this stage can be dangerous due to the severity of the symptoms.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Tremors
   • Rigidity
   • Loss of balance
   • Loss/decline of automatic movements

5. 5Stage Five

   This is the final & most advanced stage of Parkinson’s disease. The severity of the symptoms is at its highest (compared to earlier stages), and living independently can be dangerous and impossible. It is NOT recommended to live independently during this stage. Some individuals may require a wheelchair, and some become bedridden. Around the clock care is essential during this stage of Parkinson’s.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Tremors
   • Rigidity
   • Loss of automatic movements
   • Changes in speech
   • Confusion, hallucinations and/or delusions