Parkinson’s is a disease that affects more than a million seniors. Every year around 60,000 seniors are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In most cases Parkinson’s symptoms don’t even appear until someone is over 60. As Parkinson’s progresses the symptoms of the disease can make it very difficult for seniors to get to the doctor to get the treatment they need both for Parkinson’s and for other medical conditions. In-home doctor visits take a lot of the stress and anxiety out of treating Parkinson’s disease and they can make seniors much more comfortable. Some of the benefits of having in-home doctor visits for seniors with Parkinson’s include:
Less Anxiety For Seniors With Dementia
One of the effects of Parkinson’s is dementia. As a senior’s dementia progresses trips to the doctor can become very difficult for them. Seniors with dementia may be anxious, confused, or even belligerent when they need to go to the doctor for treatment but they don’t understand what is happening to them. Trips to the doctor can be traumatic for seniors with dementia. But having in-home doctor visits can make treatment something that isn’t scary or traumatic for seniors.
Less Embarrassment For Seniors With Tremors
Parkinson’s causes seniors to have tremors and the inability to control the movements of their limbs. Not being able to control their body can be embarrassing for seniors when they are out in public. Public waiting rooms and other public spaces where they need to be when they visit the doctor can be a nightmare for seniors who are sensitive about their tremors. When a home physician sees a senior in their home to treat them seniors can maintain their dignity and not feel embarrassed in front of a roomful of strangers.
Lower Risk of Falls
Seniors with Parkinson’s often have trouble with mobility. Many use walkers or canes and still have a very high risk of falling and injuring themselves. When seniors are going to the doctor they will need to navigate sidewalks and streets, steps, and long walks around a medical building to get to their doctor’s office. All of those things significantly increase the senior’s risk of falling. The best way to minimize the risk to seniors and make sure that they stay as safe as possible is to have a home physician come to your senior loved one’s house to treat them.
Saving Time And Effort
Getting a senior loved one with Parkinson’s to the doctor can be difficult and time consuming for you and your senior loved one. You may need to take time off of work to take them to the doctor. And you might need to arrange transportation for them or pick them up yourself. Getting to the doctor’s office, getting inside, waiting for the doctor, and then getting your senior loved one home again and settled after the appointment can take hours. An in-home doctor that will treat your senior loved one at home will save you and your senior loved one the time and hassle of going out to go to the doctor.
Primary Care @ Home treats patients between ages 18-100+ years of age. We specialize in Primary & Preventive Care, Chronic Conditions, Homebound Patients, Geriatrics and Intellectually Disabled patients all in the comfort of our patient’s own homes. If you or an aging loved one in Avon, IN could benefit from our services please contact us today! (317) 471-0774
Source:
https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/Statistics
Dr. Horine treats adults including seniors and those with special needs. Dr. Horine Graduated from Indiana University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, where he practiced until 2019.
He has a special interest in assisting home-bound patients to remain in their homes and out of the hospital.
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