Home care agency named Parkinson’s community care partner
Angels on Call provides nursing, companionship, other private-duty care
Angels on Call, a home care services provider, has been recognized as a Community Partner in Parkinson’s Care by the Parkinson’s Foundation.
The Community Partner in Parkinson’s Care membership program educates and trains staff to deliver care plans specifically focused on Parkinson’s patient’s symptoms and treatment management.
The organization received Certified Parkinson Disease Care (CPDC) accreditation from the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Alliance (PMD Alliance) last year.
“The Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care membership program is comprised of senior living communities and home care agencies that have committed to improving care and providing support to people living with [Parkinson’s] and their families,” Joan Gardner, national co-director of the program, said in a press release. “We appreciate all Angels On Call is doing to educate their staff to improve care for those living with [Parkinson’s].”
Focusing on Parkinson’s patients ‘unique needs’
Angels on Call provides nursing, companionship, and other private-duty care, such as personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, or transportation for doctor visits and other needs, to patients in their own homes. Other services may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy and social work.
“Our innovative and specialized care model focuses on the unique needs of each individual. We lead with a blend of advanced training, expert certifications, and an unwavering passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease,” said Eric Dalton, vice president of Angels on Call.
To enter the Community Partner in Parkinson’s Care program, participant organizations must educate at least 70% of their staff through a full curriculum on Parkinson’s disease based on the latest information, medications and treatments, care recommendations, and communication between healthcare professionals.
Training is provided through in-person and virtual training via the train-the-trainer model, where advocates serve as role models and are responsible for training staff.
Training is expected to equip care providers to deal with the complexities associated with every stage of Parkinson’s disease, from motor symptoms like slowness of movements and balance and walking issues, to nonmotor symptoms that may include fatigue, depression, and cognitive issues. Overall, over 100 member sites across North America are enrolled in the program.
Members can benefit from continuous online education and ongoing support from program co-directors.
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