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Supporting Seniors with Parkinson’s: Specialized Care with Heart During Parkinson’s Awareness Month

By Dr. Claire Leegard, DNP, RN – Owner, Home Helpers of Wheaton and Naperville April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to honor the resilience of those living with Parkinson’s Disease and to spotlight the vital support they need each day. Home Helpers Home Care of Wheaton and Naperville, we recognize that Parkinson’s is more...

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Be Proactive in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease in Illinois

At Home Helpers, my team and I have had countless opportunities to assist male and female seniors from all walks of life, with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Our very own Home Helpers® Case Manager, Kathleen, has personal experience with Parkinson’s Disease as her father was diagnosed with it...

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Understanding the Symptoms and Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

In my career, I have known and assisted seniors with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and each one presented with symptoms at different stages of the disease. Considering April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and today, approximately 1 million people are living with Parkinson’s Disease, and a new diagnosis is given every 6 minutes, it’s important we...

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