Caring for a patient with Parkinson’s disease can be a difficult and stressful task for any caregiver, whether your are a loved one or a professional home attendant, and even the simplest tasks may require some planning and special consideration. Daily personal hygiene is one of the most important points to focus upon because Parkinson’s patients, especially in the end stages, are more prone to infections and complications, which could be prevented with a greater degree of fastidiousness on the part of both the patient and caregiver.

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