Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease 6 Things You Can Do Now!

So You’ve Been Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease (PD) — Now What? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease, yet most people with PD are capable of living well for many years with a good care management plan. While no therapy has been proven to be “neuroprotective” or “disease-modifying” there is strong evidence that people with PD can improve their quality of life by taking immediate steps to strengthen their bodies and minds. With some of the best neurologists and movement disorder specialists in the country and an active support community have proved that exercise and engaging in activities are the best way to slowly the progressive of Parkinson’s disease. Active Senior Solutions is focusing on training CNA, personal trainer, LPN, and caregiver to be able to acquire all necessary tools needed for Parkinson’s disease clients. We have a big network of staff who are ready to visit you at your house and work one to one with our exercise program. We are also partner with some of non profit organizations, hospitals and all other professionals in your area to provide you with useful resources for your love one.

Keep a positive attitude and jump right in with these 6 steps you can take right now!

1. Partner with Your Doctors Your doctor may prescribe one or more drugs to treat your symptoms. It’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully, but recognize that people respond to anti-Parkinson’s drugs differently. Do your own research on the classes of drugs available and be prepared to discuss the risks and rewards of each option with your doctor.  In some people, the risks of potential side effects may  outweigh their benefits. Your doctor needs your input to find the right combination of medicines for you.
2. Assemble a Team Your care “team” cannot just include doctors and nurses, it must also include other health professionals — such as speech, physical and occupational therapists — that can help you live better with PD. Many people with PD find that these therapies can give them symptom relief, ease pain, and enhance their lives. Even early in your progression, a physical therapist can establish a baseline for observation and help you design an exercise program. Your neurologist should be able to provide recommendations for therapy and, if needed, a referral.As Active Senior Solutions, we understand how expensive to get physical therapy to your home and have come up with solutions that minimize your health expenses. We have the team of Nurse, physical trainer, CNA, caregivers and physical trainer as needed and other professional who will assist you with free consultations and support your family.
3. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise While the precise role exercise plays in delaying the progression of the disease and its symptoms is still being researched, studies consistently report that those with PD who exercise regularly do better than those who do not. Many experts recommend intense exercise outside of your normal comfort zone for maximum benefit, but studies also show benefits from less intense activities like walking, tango dancing and tai chi. As always, consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Active Senior Solutions’s main idea is to focus on providing in home exercise program and activities that helps these individuals to live health and stop Parkinson’s disease progression. Also one organization called APDA (American  Parkinson’s disease Association) is sponsors many free or low cost virtual community exercise classes for those cannot available to purchase our services.
4. Eat Right There is no agreement on any special diet or supplements for PD, but most experts agree that a healthy diet with plenty of water is important. Healthy eating can help keep your bones strong, decreasing the likelihood of a fracture if you fall. It also helps you fight constipation, which is common with PD.
5. Sleep We all know how critical a good night’s sleep is to our health and well-being. However, for those with PD, sleep becomes even more important as the body needs more time to restore and repair itself. Sleep disorders are common in PD, but get your rest when you can!
6. Consider Alternative Approaches Alternative and complementary approaches to treating PD can include yoga, tai chi, meditation, Reiki or massage. Consult with your doctors or an integrative medicine physician before beginning any course of therapy. Avoid practitioners who claim to “cure” Parkinson’s disease, and any who advise abruptly stopping or weaning off prescription medications (unless you have first spoken with your physician).

Finally

Now you know what it takes to live healthy (both your mind and body), please give us a call, and will see how to help you achieve that goal.