Care Planning

The symptoms of Parkinsonu2019s can fluctuate day-to-day, or even hour-to-hour. Fluctuations can be caused by either Parkinsonu2019s, or the medications being taken to treat other symptoms. Symptoms often worsen when drugs are wearing off and improve after drugs are taken. When a care needs assessment is completed, the person should be met with on several occasions and at different times of the day. Speaking to the person or their carer about their needs can help when creating a care plan.

It is important to realise what people with Parkinsonu2019s are going through and how symptoms affect them.