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Does A Person With Stage 4 Parkinson's Disease Need Nursing Assistance?
Posted on
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Question : my dad has parkinsons disease and i think its at stage 4, can he live alone safely and what can i do to help
Brief Answer:
That stage needs close assistance.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Judging from that stage which you mention your father's disease is pretty advanced. Stage 4 is defined as severe disability, still able to move unassisted, but severely disabled, it's the penultimate stage before bedridden.
Considering that stage, his age, the fact he has an infection which is known to increase disability, makes me say that it is not that safe for him living all alone. If it can't be helped, at least daily visits to check on him, help with activities he's unable to do, make sure he's taking his medication are necessary. That is all you can do apart from the treatment he's under I am afraid.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Judging from that stage which you mention your father's disease is pretty advanced. Stage 4 is defined as severe disability, still able to move unassisted, but still severely disabled, it's the penultimate stage before bedridden.
Considering that stage, his age, the fact he has an infection which is known to increase disability, makes me say that it is not that safe for him living all Alone. If it can't be helped, at least daily visits to check on him, help with activities he's unable to do, make sure he's taking his medication are necessary. That is all you can do apart from the treatment he's under I am afraid.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
That stage needs close assistance.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Judging from that stage which you mention your father's disease is pretty advanced. Stage 4 is defined as severe disability, still able to move unassisted, but severely disabled, it's the penultimate stage before bedridden.
Considering that stage, his age, the fact he has an infection which is known to increase disability, makes me say that it is not that safe for him living all alone. If it can't be helped, at least daily visits to check on him, help with activities he's unable to do, make sure he's taking his medication are necessary. That is all you can do apart from the treatment he's under I am afraid.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Judging from that stage which you mention your father's disease is pretty advanced. Stage 4 is defined as severe disability, still able to move unassisted, but still severely disabled, it's the penultimate stage before bedridden.
Considering that stage, his age, the fact he has an infection which is known to increase disability, makes me say that it is not that safe for him living all Alone. If it can't be helped, at least daily visits to check on him, help with activities he's unable to do, make sure he's taking his medication are necessary. That is all you can do apart from the treatment he's under I am afraid.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
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