The Different Stages of Parkinson’s

Like many other diseases, Parkinson’s patients would go through many different stages of the disease.  According to WebMD, there are five stages to Parkinson’s.  Stage one of the disease usually shows mild symptoms from tremors to shaking of limbs. In stage two, the disease starts to affect both side of the body and daily tasks might become difficult. After that, stage three slows down the physical movements in a patient and the ability to walk or stand might be impaired. By the time stage four arrives, the patient needs a care of another to live the day to day life. In the final stage, a consistent one on one care is required.

A-1 Home Care in La Mirada provides quality in home care services that includes Parkinson’s care, Cancer Care, Arthritis Care, and Hospice Care. A-1 Home Care is also serving surrounding areas such as Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, La Habra, Los Alamitos, Downey, Buena Park, Whittier and other cities in Los Angeles County.

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Hospice Care For Terminally Ill

 

Hospice Care is an option for anyone, regardless of age, with a terminal illness. Many people have a misunderstanding of hospice care believing it is is only for patients with stage four cancer. However, this is not quite true. Although there are cases of hospice care for cancer patients, hospice care is actually for anyone with a terminal illness that has less than six months to live. The goal of hospice switches from curing the disease to providing comfort and reduce pain for the patient. Many patients with terminal illness suffers from chronic pain. The team of hospice care professional, which can include doctors, nurses, and home health aides, will provide pain control and any assistance for the patient so they may live comfortably. Learn about hospice care from Mayo Clinic‘s “End of Life“.

A-1 Home Care in La Mirada provides in home arthritis care for residents in Whittier, Downey, Los Alamitos, and other cities in Los Angeles County.

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Osteoarthritis

 

Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the result of wear and tear over the years. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include stiffness, pain, and swelling around the joints. To differentiated osteoarthritis from normal, take note of when the pain, swelling, or stiffness occurs. If the stiffness or soreness occurs after a long day of activities or exercise  it is normal. If you are experiencing pain or stiffness of the joint right after waking up, it could be a sign of osteoarthritis.  There is no cure for osteoarthritis but treatments are available. Treatments such as medication and surgery are available. To prevent osteoarthritis, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy diet, and avoid participating in any activity that may injury your joints. Learn more about “Osteoarthritis” from Mayo Clinic.

A-1 Home Care in La Mirada provides in home arthritis care for residents in Whittier, Downey, Los Alamitos, and other cities in Los Angeles County.

Call A-1 Home Care today 562-929-8400 to start Arthritis Care

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