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April is National Parkinsons Awareness Montha time to elevate understanding around a condition that affects nearly one million Americans and countless families. Parkinsons disease is a progressive neurological disorder that impacts movement, coordination, and mood, often creating daily challenges for both those diagnosed and their care partners. At Premier Care Management of Florida, we meet those challenges head-on with a specialized service model known as the Parkinsons Disease Coach Approach.Introducing the Parkinsons Disease Coach Approach Our Parkinsons Disease Coach Approach is a personalized, client-centered model designed to empower individuals and families living with Parkinsons. Delivered by Certified Premier Care Managers, this program provides expert coaching, care coordination, and proactive planning to reduce crisis events and improve quality of lifeespecially during times of transition, like hospitalization, rehab stays, or returning home.A Holistic and Compassionate Support System What sets our approach apart is its focus on the whole person. We begin with a comprehensive Parkinsons assessment that includes motor and non-motor symptom evaluation, medication review, cognitive screening, and functional analysis. We then conduct a full home safety assessment, identifying fall risks, recommending adaptive equipment, and improving medication routines. Everything is tailored to each clients unique needs, values, and goals.Advocacy When It Matters Most Parkinsons medications must be taken on a precise schedule to remain effective, especially during hospitalization. Our care managers advocate directly with hospital staff to ensure proper medication timing and prevent the use of contraindicated drugs. We also coordinate smooth discharge plans, ensuring continuity of care whether clients are transitioning to rehab, returning home, or considering long-term care options.Emotional Support and Family Coaching Living with Parkinsons can bring changes in mood, behavior, and family dynamics. Thats why our program also includes emotional support for both clients and caregivers, coaching calls to guide decision-making, and education around topics like freezing episodes, fall prevention, and disease progression. Families gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind knowing theyre not facing this alone.Connected, Collaborative, and Client-Driven We work closely with neurologists, primary care providers, therapists, and other specialists to make sure everyone involved in your care is on the same page. From managing appointments and insurance details to connecting families with trusted local resources, our team ensures that nothing slips through the cracks.Who Benefits from This Program? Our Parkinsons Disease Coach Approach is ideal for individuals newly diagnosed with Parkinsons, those transitioning between care settings, families overwhelmed by coordination responsibilities, or clients facing cognitive or behavioral changes in later stages of the disease. Its also a lifeline for individuals who dont have a local advocate during hospital stays or complex medical decisions. At Premier Care Management of Florida, we are honored to walk alongside Sarasotas seniors and families impacted by Parkinsons. With expert advocacy, education, and support, our Coach Approach helps clients preserve their independence and live with confidence at every stage.To learn more or schedule a free consultation, contact us today. Were here to be your partner in this journey. Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and surrounding communities 941-400-2387  www.PremierCMFL.com

Many families may be reluctant to hire home care partners because of widely held, but frequently untrue impressions of what home caregiving services are like based on things theyve heard. But the truth is, much of that talk is inaccurate. The truth is home caregiving services often improve quality of life for both seniors and their families. Lets separate fact from fiction with these four myths about home caregiving services, debunked.1. Myth: Home Caregiving Services Are Too ExpensiveOften, families are reluctant to use home caregiving services because they believe it would be too expensive. And they are often unaware that insurance covers many necessary home caregiving services.  In reality, home caregiving services are far less expensive than nursing home care. Comparatively, it makes good financial sense to opt for home caregiving services. Plus, home caregiving services allow your beloved senior to stay in a familiar place surrounded by people who love them, and that has so many benefits in terms of comfort and ease for your loved one.2. Myth: Home Caregiving Services Are Inferior to Assisted Living or Nursing Home CareAnother common myth about home caregiving services is that they are inferior to assisted living or nursing home care. As a result, families often believe that their loved one will receive better or more consistent care in a nursing home. But this isnt the case.  Indeed, home caregiving services allow you to be involved and aware of the services your loved one receives in a way that is different if your beloved senior resides in a facility. Furthermore, home caregiving staff are fully trained, certified and bonded and have extensive qualifications. And importantly, your senior loved one will receive undivided attention rather than being one of many patients in a facility. 3. Myth: Home Caregiving Services Place Seniors at RiskFamilies often worry that choosing home caregiving services will place their beloved seniors at risk. In reality, however, home caregiving services can often be safer than assisted living or nursing home options. Since you are in charge of the staff you select, you can fully screen them and choose a person that best fits your loved ones needs, personality and expectations.  Your loved one isnt exposed to the same risks as they would be in communal living. The COVID-19 pandemic was a tragic example of just how unsafe assisted living and nursing home facilities can be. Indeed, when seniors live in large groups and often without adequate numbers of staff, it can be foster an environment where communal diseases spread. Thats something your senior loved one is far less likely to experience when living in their own home.4. Myth: I Should Do All Caregiving MyselfCare partners too often place a heavy burden on themselves by attempting to do 100% of the care their senior loved one needs. This leads to burnout and can strain family relationships at a time when both you and your senior loved one would prefer to enjoy quality time together. And often, this is a result of believing the myth that your senior loved one wont be comfortable or safe with anyone else. However, this isnt the case. In fact, home caregiving services give both you and your senior loved one a much-needed break. And because you choose your care partner, you can ensure that both you and your beloved senior are comfortable with the person providing their care.   At Celtic Angels, Inc., we take your beloved seniors safety and comfort seriously. Thats why we fully vet and train each of our care partners, and we always tailor care to your unique situation. If you are interested in exploring home caregiving services for your senior loved one, we encourage you to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation meeting with our care partners in your home. Please visit us at www.celticangelsinc.com

Making decisions about your future or that of a senior loved one is often daunting. All the what ifs keep you up at night, and its hard to know whats best. Most people would prefer to age in place, but how do you know whether thats right for you or your senior loved one? Here are seven of the most frequently asked questions about home health, answered. 1. Is In-Home Health Care Safe?Naturally, one of the first questions many people have is whether in-home health care is safe. Fortunately, the answer is yes. Care partners from reputable agencies, like Celtic Angels, are fully trained, certified, and thoroughly screened. 2. Will I/My Senior Loved One Receive Quality Care?Absolutely! Home health care partners are skilled in their jobs, so you can trust that you/your senior loved one will receive quality care. Plus, one of the best things about in-home health care is family members are able to monitor the type of care their senior loved one receives much more closely than they would if their loved one was in assisted living or a nursing home.3. Would My Senior Loved One Be Better Off in a Nursing Home?Most seniors prefer to age in place rather than in a nursing home, and families should feel confident knowing thats an excellent choice. In fact, a recent study found that in-home health care offers a variety of benefits to seniors and their families and that many seniors in nursing homes dont have a medical need to be there. Plus, in-home health care keeps your senior loved one from being exposed to the risks of communal living, which were sadly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.4. Is Home Health Expensive?In-home health can be more affordable than you may realize. Indeed, the same study mentioned above found that on average, in-home health care cost approximately $25,000 less per year than nursing home care. 5. What Services Are Available Through Home Health?A multitude of services are available through in-home health care. For example, at Celtic Angels, we offer everything from homemaking services to skilled nursing. You can read more about the many services we provide at www.celticangelsinc.com 6. Can I Choose My Care Partner?Of course! Its imperative that you and your senior loved one feel comfortable with your care partner. Thats why Celtic Angels always schedules a no-cost, no-obligation initial meeting in your home, during which you have the opportunity to discuss a custom-tailored care program for you or your loved one. 7. How Do I Know Which Home Health Agency to Choose?Choosing the right in-home health care agency is an important decision. We recommend checking to see whether the agency is fully bonded, licensed, and insured. You should also ask about what certifications and training their CNAs and HHAs have and how they conduct background checks for care partners. Its always a good idea to ask for references, as well.  Would you like to learn more about home health or set up a meeting to see if Celtic Angels is the right fit for you/your senior loved one? Contact us today to begin!