[b][TOWSON, 5/02/2018][/b] — Parkinson’s Disease, according to ParkinsonsDisease.net, is an older person’s illness. Doctors commonly give this diagnosis to individuals above the age of 60. Only five percent of all diagnosed cases are individuals below the age of 60.

[b]Why Parkinson’s Disease Develops More in Seniors[/b]

A study published in Ageing Research Reviews says that aging is the biggest risk factor for developing Parkinson’s Disease. Researchers found that the condition occurs in about one percent of the population above the age of 60. The study mentioned that the percentage goes up to five percent over the age of 85. Although the exact cause of Parkinson’s Disease is still unknown, scientists believe that the development of the disease results from a combination of external and genetic factors.

One example of an external factor is pesticide use. Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences associated the use of pesticides with the heightened risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.

When it comes to genetic factors, scientists from the National Institutes of Health say that mutations in the SNCA gene, which is responsible for delivering coded instructions to an alpha-synuclein protein, were frequent in families with a high rate of Parkinson’s Disease.

[b]Delivering In-Home Care to Elderly Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease[/b]

When families learn that their elderly loved one has Parkinson’s Disease, it can be a confusing and scary time for them. Fortunately, Senior Helpers is there to provide in-home Parkinson’s Care to clients. The company extensively provides its caregivers with the best tools and information available to make sure that the seniors in Yorba Linda live as comfortably and independently as possible.

Senior Helpers specifically educates and trains its caregivers on the following:

- The Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
- Home Safety and Fall Prevention
- Strategies and Techniques to Determine and Discover Non-Motor and Motor Symptoms of the Disease
- Medication Reminders and Management
- Daily Activities to Maintain Mobility, Balance, and Strength

[b]About Senior Helpers[/b]

Senior Helpers offers elderly in-home care services in Yorba Linda and the surrounding areas. Its goal is to enrich the lives of the clients through outstanding service and compassionate care.

Visit [b]https://www.seniorhelpers.com/[/b] for more details.