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Signs that Your Loved One Might be Dealing with Essential Tremors

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Home Care in Pacific Beach CAAs a family caregiver one of your most important tools is awareness. Knowing what your aging parent might be facing enables you to detect when your senior might be suffering from a particular illness or issue, and enables you to create a course of management and care that complements the treatment that they receive from their doctor so that they are able to live the quality of life that they desire and deserve. Essential tremor can be a difficult condition for your elderly loved one to live with, but by detecting it early you can help your parent get on the course of treatment that is right for them and help them to adapt their lifestyle to these challenges so that they are able to continue pursuing their quality of life as they manage their condition.

Some of the signs and symptoms that your aging love one might be dealing with essential tremors include:

  • Tremors that begin gradually.
  • Tremors that generally begin on one side of the body but may spread to other areas of the body.
  • Tremors that worsen with movement of the body part .
  • Tremors that begin in one or both hands.
  • Movements of the head that resemble nodding “yes” or shaking their head “no” repeatedly.
  • Tremors that are worsened by emotional stress.
  • Tremors that get worse when your aging parent is tired.
  • Tremors that worsen when your senior consumes caffeine.
  • Tremors that worsen when your parent is exposed to hot temperatures.

Essential tremor is frequently misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease, but these are different conditions. People who experience tremors are eight times more likely to be experiencing essential tremor than they are to actually have Parkinson’s disease. It is extremely important to get the proper diagnosis so that your parent can get the treatment that is right for their needs.

Essential tremor can be a life-changing symptom that influences nearly everything that your aging parent does each day. Starting elder care for them can be a powerful way to help your senior continue to pursue the active, engaged, independent, and fulfilling lifestyle that they desire, while also managing their condition and helping them to stay healthy, safe, and comfortable as they age in place. The highly personalized care, support, encouragement, and assistance that this elderly home care services provider can give to your loved one can help them to feel more confident in their daily living, and reduce the risk of serious issues such as falls. This care provider can also be a valuable source of monitoring to detect when your aging parent is dealing with increased symptoms and challenges so that you can work with your parent and their doctor to come up with a modified approach to care and treatment that will effectively manage their condition throughout their later years. This can give you peace of mind knowing that your loved one is getting everything that they need both when you are able to be with them, and when you are not.

For more information about how the caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable home care in Pacific Beach, CA, and the surrounding communities.

Brittnei Salerno

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