1) The cause is unknown and there is no cure. What causes Parkinson’s remains largely unknown. Although there is no cure, treatment options vary and can include medications and surgery.
2) People with Parkinson’s can have a good quality of life. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment approach when it comes to Parkinson’s. Medication, surgical therapy and lifestyle modifications help manage the disease.
3) No two people have the same exact symptoms. The progression of symptoms is often different from one person to another due to the diversity of the disease.
4) Non-movement symptoms can be more troublesome than motor symptoms. They can include cognitive changes, mood disorders, fatigues, hallucinations and delusions, sexual problems and sleep disorders.
5) Small handwriting and loss of smell are early signs of Parkinson’s. Not being able to smell bananas, dill pickles and licorice is a common warning sign.
6) Exercise helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Exercise is vital to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living.
7) Parkinson’s should be treated through a team approach. A team of healthcare professionals, including a movement disorders specialist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and nutritionist can help tackle day-to-day challenges more effectively.
8) People with Parkinson’s are not always angry or sad. Often, people with Parkinson’s look serious, depressed or mad, but many times the disease is causing facial masking, where muscles in the face are stiff or take a long time to move.
9) We must improve treatment. The Parkinson’s Foundation drives the development of new treatments through its Center of Excellence network – leading medical centers that deliver care to more than 100,000 people with Parkinson’s.
10) The Parkinson’s community is strong. The Parkinson’s Foundation is here to serve and support the global Parkinson’s community, including family members and caregivers.
Source: Parkinson’s Foundation, parkinson.org
My name is Jimmie Stapleton. I am the founder and CEO of Arcy Healthcare. Arcy Healthcare includes Arcy Hospice, Arcy Supportive Care, MaximaCare Home Health and Arcy at Home.
Arcy Hospice was opened in 2007 to provide care and support for individuals and families facing a life limiting illness. It was established after my wife Ellen, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, had completed her chemo and radiation therapies. At that time, things were looking positive, and we wanted to do something for our community that had been so supportive of our family during her treatments. Unfortunately, the cancer returned a few years later, and she subsequently passed away under our care in 2010.
In the years that followed, I began to see the need to provide the same level of excellent care to patients across the continuum of care. Therefore, we have added a home health division (MaximaCare Home Health), a palliative care division (Arcy Supportive Care), and a home care division, (Arcy at Home). With the addition of these divisions, we can meet most of the post-acute care needs for you and your family in your home.
I started Arcy Hospice with my wife as my motivation to provide exceptional care and support in the patient’s home, where they are surrounded by family and where they feel most comfortable. I’m proud to say that our staff provides some of the best in home care in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Please let us know if we can enrich the quality of life for you or a loved one.
Sincerely,
Jimmie Stapleton – Founder and CEO
Arcy Healthcare
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