Hendersonville Senior Care: Living Trusts and Living Wills: Which Is Better for Your Senior Loved One?

By Jim Smeaton
Hendersonville Senior care is an important responsibility, one that is made even more significant by the presence of a medical condition in your loved one. When providing care for a family member who has Parkinson's disease, you may find yourself having difficulty pinpointing exactly what to do for your loved one. With no known cure, Parkinson's disease progresses over time and may cause you to feel helpless. It is important to remember that, when providing care for an elderly individual with this condition, you are making a world of difference in their life.

Here are some tips to help you meet the needs of your loved one while ensuring that you also pay close attention to their medical condition:

1. Exercise patience. Individuals who have Parkinson's disease find it difficult to move and may lose coordination. Due to tremors or rigid muscles, they may have a hard time holding objects or completing daily tasks. Remember to stay patient with your loved one, even when you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do.
2. You should also exercise patience with your senior's medical team. There is no way to pinpoint how Parkinson's disease will progress. Keep this in mind as you speak with your loved one's doctors, and remember that they cannot possibly provide you with all the details you would like about the condition and its prognosis.
3. Explore treatment options. While there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, there are many ways to treat the condition. From medication to surgery, your loved one's doctor can explain the options and assist you and your senior in choosing the treatment plan that best fits your loved one's needs.
4. Remember to enjoy the time you have with your loved one. Parkinson's disease itself is not fatal, but individuals who have the condition also have shorter than average life expectancies. Stay positive and take advantage of the opportunity to spend time with your senior.

Parkinson's disease is a difficult condition to fight, and your elderly loved one needs all the support they can get. By keeping these tips in mind, you can assist your senior in enjoying a higher quality of life despite their illness.

Always Best Care of Asheville-Hendersonville combines national strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. The owner of Always Best Care of Asheville-Hendersonville is Jim Smeaton. Jim and his team assist seniors and their families in western North Carolina by providing non-medical in-home care and FREE assisted living placement services. We have strong relationships with area hospitals, social workers, senior communities and senior resources throughout the area.  We have your loved ones’ best interests at heart and will ensure that exceptional service and care is provided to all family members. 

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If you are interested in learning more about Alzheimer's, dementia and elder care, contact Jim Smeaton  and the professionals at Always Best Care of Western North Carolina at (828) 989-7263 or visit their website.