{"id":14335,"date":"2024-04-05T16:34:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/?p=14335"},"modified":"2024-12-10T00:48:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T00:48:20","slug":"adjusting-to-life-with-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/resources\/adjusting-to-life-with-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjusting to Life with Parkinson\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson\u2019s disease can be scary and confusing. While this disease is progressive, it affects everyone differently. There are similarities in symptoms that individuals experience, but the severity and speed of progression can vary from one person to the next. There are a variety of ways that you can learn to <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/resources\/how-home-care-can-support-seniors-with-parkinsons-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adjust to life with Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/a> while still making the most of every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Adjusting-to-Life-with-Parkinsons-Diseases.jpg\" alt=\"Adjusting-to-Life-with-Parkinsons-Diseases\" class=\"wp-image-17083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Adjusting-to-Life-with-Parkinsons-Diseases.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Adjusting-to-Life-with-Parkinsons-Diseases-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Adjusting-to-Life-with-Parkinsons-Diseases-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Adjusting-to-Life-with-Parkinsons-Diseases-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/resources\/adjusting-to-life-with-parkinsons-disease\/#Work_with_a_Specialist\" title=\"Work with a Specialist\">Work with a Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/resources\/adjusting-to-life-with-parkinsons-disease\/#Keep_a_Positive_Outlook\" title=\"Keep a Positive Outlook\">Keep a Positive Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/resources\/adjusting-to-life-with-parkinsons-disease\/#Stay_Active\" title=\"Stay Active\">Stay Active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/resources\/adjusting-to-life-with-parkinsons-disease\/#Accept_Help\" title=\"Accept Help\">Accept Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:35px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_with_a_Specialist\"><\/span>Work with a Specialist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go right to the experts and find a provider who specializes in Parkinson\u2019s disease. Talk through your diagnosis so you understand what to expect, how it may impact you, and what you can do to maintain your quality of life. Be open to their recommendations and trying different things to see what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting with a support group of others who are also living with Parkinson\u2019s disease can help as well. You can talk to people who know first-hand what you are experiencing and can offer their own suggestions for things they have found helpful or that you may want to ask your doctor about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:35px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_a_Positive_Outlook\"><\/span>Keep a Positive Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dealing with a chronic condition can be challenging, and feeling sad or upset about your diagnosis is normal. But instead of focusing on what might happen in the future, focus on what you can do right now. Take advantage of the abilities you currently have and continue doing the things you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that each person is affected differently, so there is no way of knowing what symptoms you will or will not develop, or how they will impact you. You can learn from others, but your journey will not necessarily look the same as theirs. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, talk to your doctor about medications and work with a therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:35px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Active\"><\/span>Stay Active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical activity is good for your physical health and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/resources\/promoting-minority-mental-health\/\">your mental health<\/a>. Parkinson\u2019s disease is often referred to as a movement disorder because it can cause tremors, rigidity, balance issues, and slowed movements (bradykinesia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medication can help manage symptoms and slow progression of the disease, but exercise can be a complementary therapy. Daily exercise helps strengthen your muscles and joints, improve balance and coordination, and enhance mobility. It also releases endorphins to boost your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with physical, occupational, and speech therapists can be beneficial as well. They can tailor exercises and rehabilitation to your unique needs and goals, and this may help slow disease progression. An occupational therapist can help you learn new ways of doing things to accommodate for changes in your abilities. They can provide you with adaptive equipment and resources as well to help you maintain more independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Parkinsons-Disease-for-elder-women.jpg\" alt=\"Parkinsons-Disease-for-elder-women\" class=\"wp-image-17085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Parkinsons-Disease-for-elder-women.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Parkinsons-Disease-for-elder-women-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Parkinsons-Disease-for-elder-women-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/12\/Parkinsons-Disease-for-elder-women-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:35px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accept_Help\"><\/span>Accept Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can be one of the more difficult things to do when living with Parkinson\u2019s disease. As you get older and the disease progresses, recognize that there is nothing wrong with asking for or accepting help. There is also nothing wrong with saying no thank you, that you can do something yourself. Others want to be there for you and want you to be as successful and independent as possible, so let them know how they can best support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partnering with an in-home care provider can be advantageous as well. Find someone who has experience working with individuals with Parkinson\u2019s disease and understands the challenges you may face. You can adjust the level of support you receive based on your changing needs and abilities. A caregiver can be a source of motivation, support, and companionship as you navigate living with Parkinson\u2019s. <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Always Best Care<\/a>  at &nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+12255138656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+12255138656<\/a>&nbsp; to schedule a free consultation and learn more about available services and how you could benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in home-care in Baton Rouge, LA<\/a>. Located at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/sjryACQjffXoQ3o56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10455 Jefferson Hwy Suite 110, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, United States<\/a>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover expert advice on adjusting to life with Parkinson&#8217;s disease and making the most of every day with Always Best Care. This comprehensive guide provides insights and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of this progressive disease, while supporting your loved one&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":17081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[166,162,163,234],"tags":[100,258,259,260,261,262],"class_list":["post-14335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","category-senior-health","category-in-home-care-services","category-senior-care"],"acf":{"background_image_blog_posts":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/baton-rouge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}