Our care assistants help people with Parkinson’s to live independently in their own homes.
A Parkinson’s diagnosis is life-changing for the individual and their family, but it’s perfectly possible to remain at home. As the condition progresses some activities, such as cooking, managing medications and moving around your home, will become more challenging, but a professional care assistant can help you with these tasks so that you don’t need to move to a care home.
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Whatever your care needs and wherever your loved one is on their care journey, please contact us and let’s talk. We're here to help.
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder caused by a reduction of dopamine production in the brain.
There are approximately 150,000 people with a Parkinson’s diagnosis in the UK and the condition is more prevalent in men than it is in women. People usually start to develop symptoms around the age of 60 or older. There are more than 40 symptoms associated with Parkinson’s but the most common symptoms are:
The exact cause of Parkinson’s is unknown but researchers think it might be caused by a combination of age, genetics, and environmental factors.
"During my daily routine as a care assistant, l look forward to making a difference to my customers. Communication is very important, as is listening and companionship. I enjoy caring for their physical and emotional needs, keeping them self-motivated, helping them with their exercises, administering their medication, as well as assisting them with their personal hygiene and nutrition. Making sure my clients are safe and well looked after means everything to me."
At Tiggo Care, our goal is to support clients with Parkinson’s to live the life they want to live both safely and independently. We will work with you and your family to create a bespoke care plan where we clearly outline the tasks you want us to support you with. The focus is on providing physical, practical and emotional support to you and your family.
There are several benefits to receiving this type of care at home, such as:
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Our home care services are based on personal experience
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
Most people with Parkinson's receive care at home. As the condition progresses to the later stages, some will choose to move to a care home but it’s perfectly possible to remain at home if you organise care through a professional care provider like Tiggo Care.
Research has shown that exercise and music are beneficial for people with Parkinson’s but what’s most important is that the person enjoys their hobby.
Parkinson’s impacts each person differently so the best way to care for someone is to ask how they would like to be supported rather than making assumptions. For example, some people might need assistance with their mobility, whereas others might want help managing their medications.
If you need care for day-to-day activities you might be eligible for social care funding. Contact your local authority to check if you meet their eligibility criteria. Those with late-stage Parkinson’s might also be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. However, most people in the UK need to self-fund their care needs.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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