Parkinson’s Care

Your bespoke care plan will consist of a guide that helps your care team take the best possible care of you, in the comfort of your own home. It will include information about your health, what challenges you might be facing, and what the team will do to help. The plan sets clear goals, such as helping you feel more comfortable or regain strength. Care activities might include giving you medications, helping you move safely, or checking your vital signs regularly. Your care will also be reviewed and reassessed regularly.

At-home care allows the individual to stay in familiar surroundings, which can be comforting and is beneficial for emotional wellbeing. This option typically offers more flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Being at home enables a person to maintain their daily routines and retain a level of autonomy for as long as possible. Care in a nursing facility can provide a structured environment with round-the-clock care support, however, there could be limited flexibility and personalised care. Furthermore, a care facility would means adjusting to a new environment and routine, which can be challenging for individuals with Parkinsons.

At Draycott Nursing and Care, we prioritise a multidisciplinary approach to care, recognising the importance of collaboration and coordination with our clients’ healthcare team. Whether you are under the care of a GP, hospital doctor, specialist, or other healthcare professional, our staff are committed to following their medical instructions and providing professional feedback as required.

We understand that your well-being depends on a holistic approach that encompasses various aspects of your health. Therefore, we actively engage with a range of healthcare professionals, including occupational health specialists, district nurses, physiotherapists, consultants, hospitals, and discharge coordinators. By fostering open lines of communication and sharing relevant information, we ensure that your care plan is comprehensive, personalised, and aligned with your medical needs.

Companionship is an essential aspect of human life that plays a significant role in our overall well-being. It refers to the connection, presence and support we experience with others, promoting a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Our carers offer companionship with a comforting presence, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities with individuals we work alongside. We expand opportunities for social engagement, activities, community events and more, with these social connections helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation experienced by our clients.

Feeling less alone is a key element of companionship care, which nurtures and promotes a sense of belonging, where burdens are shared, and problems are solved together.

At Draycott Nursing & Care, we are acutely aware of the physical and emotional demands inherent in full-time caregiving. We understand the importance of self-care for family and friends who care for a loved one, as it significantly contributes to their own mental and physical well-being.

With this in mind, we offer bespoke respite care services, providing invaluable relief for families who need short-term assistance. Be it a few hours, a day, a weekend, or an extended period, our respite care affords caregivers the necessary time to recuperate, attend to personal matters, or simply take a well-deserved break. They can do so with the assurance that their loved ones are in highly capable hands, facilitating their much-needed rest.

Our respite care service is designed with the utmost consideration for the client’s comfort, taking place in their own home. This ensures minimal disruption for clients, who are able to stay in their familiar environment.