Parkinson's Disease

Following your diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease I can support you in the following ways

1.    I can help you to be able to wash and dress yourself by breaking down the task into manageable tasks, look at specific ways to wash and dress, and look at possible aids or adaptations to enable you to manage without the need for carers.

2.    I can provide you with an exercise program to improve your hand function, general mobility and transfers. 

3.    I can provide you with strategies to address freezing. 

4.    I can help you to adjust to life with Parkinson’s, and help you to manage your emotions. I can teach you simple coping strategies, to help you manage your fatigue, or feelings of helplessness, and get you motivated to do what is important to you.

5.    I can help you to carry on with your hobbies and interests, and even find new social activities in the local community.

6.    I can help you feel confident to be alone in your home. I can assess for safety hazards, and suggest possible equipment, adaptations or Telecare devices such as pendant alarms.

7.    I can help you to remain in work by assessing your current skills and abilities, and looking at how they match your job role. I can help to arrange a graded return to work, or look for an alternative career.  

8.    I can help you to access your local community – walking to the shops, or using public transport. 

Treatment areas covered include:

·      LSVT BIG

·      Fine motor co-ordination and dexterity

·      Cognitive assessment

·      Personal care assessment

·      Kitchen assessment

·      Home Environment assessment

·      Transfers

·      Moving and handling

·      Strategies to overcome freezing

·      Fatigue management

·      Community access