Parkinson's Disease Care in Winnipeg

To the minute. Each client has a written medication schedule posted in the home and synced to caregiver phones. Dopaminergic meds (Sinemet, Rytary, Stalevo, etc.) are given within a 5-minute window of the prescribed time. If we are running late — traffic, weather, unexpected transfer — the caregiver calls the client or family so the dose is not missed.

Yes. Our caregivers are trained in visual and verbal cueing techniques for freezing of gait — counting steps out loud, using laser-pointer cues, stepping sideways to break the freeze, and avoiding physical pulling which makes it worse. We also teach families these techniques during onboarding.

Yes. If your parent is working with a physiotherapist on PWR! Moves or LSVT BIG, our caregivers reinforce the exercises daily between sessions. We do not replace the PT, but we make sure the practice actually happens — which is often where home programs fall apart.

Yes. With family consent we communicate directly with the neurology team — sharing symptom logs, medication response notes, and any sudden changes. This is especially valuable before the twice-yearly clinic appointments when neurologists are making dose adjustments based on our documentation.

Our care plans are not static. Our Nursing Director re-assesses at 30 days, 90 days, and any time you call to say something has shifted. As Parkinson's progresses — more frequent dosing, more mobility assistance, eventual swallowing concerns — we add nursing hours, caregiver hours, or equipment recommendations without having to re-contract.

Yes. We transport clients to HSC Movement Disorder Clinic, Deer Lodge, and any neurology or physiotherapy appointments in Winnipeg. The caregiver stays through the appointment, takes notes for the family, and assists with any mobility needs — not just a drop-off service.