Number of People with Parkinson’s Disease Expected to Rise

In a study recently published by researchers from the University of Rochester in New York, the number of individuals with Parkinson’s disease is spreading and will likely reach pandemic proportions in the near future. Because of the rise of instances that is projected for the future, researchers have begun to urge that medical centers and doctors begin learning more about treatment for the disease in order to help those individuals who either currently have Parkinson’s, or will be diagnosed with it in the coming years.

 

The number of cases of Parkinson’s disease is expected to rise in the coming years.

 

Oftentimes, things like this do not happen because of an actual increased number of cases, but because of better and more thorough diagnoses. However, in this instance, it is impossible yet to tell why researchers are beginning to see a rise in the number of Parkinson’s cases. Over 60,000 individuals were looked at in this study, but it is still an emerging problem. It is something that researchers will continue to monitor into the future.

 

If this is true about the medical community in general, then it’s certainly true of the senior care side of things. Maybe this isn’t technically medical care, but that doesn’t mean that senior care as a whole will not be impacted by a rise in the number of individuals with Parkinson’s. If you have a loved one with this disease, it’s important that you select a caregiver who is knowledgeable of the disease and has the proper training to be helpful when working with people with Parkinson’s. This adds an extra element of difficulty to finding a great caregiver, but it’s one that will ensure that your mom or dad gets the best care possible in their senior years.

 

Senior care is not a one size fits all thing. You know that your parent is a unique person and that they have a unique set of needs, desires, and interests. This uniqueness is what makes them an individual. It’s what makes them their own person, the person that you love. Finding the right senior care for that person isn’t just as simple as finding the closest caregiver and hiring them. While this would certainly make life easier, it wouldn’t give your mom the kind of care that she deserves. Spending some time looking into this decision, thinking about it, and comparing what your options are with what’s truly best for your family will give you a much better concept of what the perfect care type is.

 

And if you ever do have questions about what type of care is best, please get in touch with a professional within the field. You can ask a doctor or another trust medical professional, or get in touch with a care service like Paradise In-Home Care. We offer free consultations so that we can hear your family’s needs and concerns, and then let you know whether we have an appropriate solution for your specific needs. If this is something that you think would be of benefit to you, please get in touch with us today.

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