New program provides in-home support for Parkinson’s patients
Comforcare offers specialized services for individuals, families
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- Comforcare 's Parkinson's Pathway is an in-home support program.
- Trained caregivers provide medication, exercise, nutrition, and emotional support.
- The aim is to improve quality of life and ease caregiver burden.
In-home caregiving service provider Comforcare announced a specialized program to support people living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.
The Parkinson’s Pathway Program is designed to improve patients’ quality of life by providing trained caregivers to help with medication management, movement and exercise, nutrition, and emotional support.
“Parkinson’s disease presents a complex set of physical, cognitive and emotional challenges that evolve over time, and families often struggle to find care that truly understands those nuances,” Stephanie Wierzbicka, Comforcare’s director of strategic health programs, said in a company press release. “With Parkinson’s Pathway, we are equipping caregivers with specialized training and structured support so individuals living with Parkinson’s can remain safe, active and engaged at home, while easing the burden on family caregivers who are navigating this journey alongside them.”
Disease affects more than a million people in U.S.
Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are currently living with Parkinson’s, with about 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
Parkinson’s Pathway will help patients and caregivers monitor medication to ensure timely administration and symptom control; provide prescribed movement and exercise routines to help patients stay strong and reduce the chance of falls; support balanced eating; and foster social connection and watch for signs of anxiety and depression.
Comforcare, a franchised service provider with locations in the U.S. and Canada, offers other programs for people with aging-related conditions and chronic diseases. These include help for dementia patients, music therapy, nutrition services, and support for LGBTQ+ seniors to age in place.
“Our mission is to deliver care that is not only clinically informed, but deeply human,” said Rebecca Bouchard, Comforcare’s brand president. “While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, this program empowers our caregivers to provide consistent, compassionate support while helping individuals living with this disease maintain the highest possible quality of life at home.”
