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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Weight loss is common in Parkinson’s disease but the exact cause may not always be obvious as it can occur both in the early or late stage of the disease. The basic problem leading to weight loss is that the calorie intake through food is less than the calories used up through hyperkinetic movements, such as tremors. The need for a sufficient calorie intake through a healthy and balanced diet  for a person with Parkinson’s disease is essential to prevent significant weight loss.

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