Parkinson’s disease can be very demanding on the caregivers, especially in the end stages of Parkinson’s disease, when the patient is wheelchair bound or absolutely bedridden. This is the time when extra precautions have to be taken to prevent bedsore formation. Bedsores (also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers) can be extremely painful and usually develop as a result of prolonged immobilization. It is better to take precautions to prevent bedsore formation because once they develop they can progress very fast and then become extremely difficult to heal.

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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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