Re: Nursing Home for PWP

[Maxine Krugman <MMKRJK@xxxxxxx>]

i would like to add one comment to this thread about nursing homes or
assisted living facilities, etc. if you have information about parkinson in a
concise form, written or are willing and able (or know someone qualified) to
do an in-service at the facility, that will help as well.
most facilities would like greater knowledge about the situations with which
they regularly deal and a half hour session about relevant parkinson issues
can go a long way. discussion of how getting the meds at a certain time will
not only be better for the patient but make it easier on the staff person as
well because the meds will work better, last longer etc.
mood issues with PD, protein in the diet and when etc. are all things when
explained briefly but thoroughly might turn a light on for the cna who could
be caring for your loved one.
even if you develop a one page list of general, key parkinson information
with bullet points, or get one from your local caregiver agency, npf, apda or
loads of others, you will be doing something significant.
and consider going to all the skilled licensed facilities in your area...not
just your loved one needs this help.
maxine

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