Helping people living with Parkinson’s maintain functionality and maximize abilities through physical, occupational, speech-language, and recreational therapy.
Optimizing function, managing symptoms
While there is no cure for Parkinson’s, managing the disease’s symptoms is possible through medication and rehabilitative treatment.
At Sheltering Arms Institute, our team of neurorehabilitation experts deliver individualized care plans designed to meet the specific needs of people living with Parkinson’s, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Innovative approaches, comprehensive care
Sheltering Arms Institute clinicians are dedicated to helping people living with Parkinson’s minimize the effects of the disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Sheltering Arms Institute’s multiple levels of Parkinson’s care support patients at all stages of the disease—from comprehensive management of medical, functional, and behavioral needs to family education and fall prevention.
At Sheltering Arms Institute, our clinicians monitor the advances of Parkinson’s research and medical intervention to develop new, innovative therapies that help patients achieve optimal outcomes.
Our clinical specialists are certified in a number of Parkinson’s training programs, including PWR!Moves® and SPEAK OUT!®.
95% of patients would recommend Sheltering Arms Institute to their friends and loved ones.
Understanding Parkinson’s therapy
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that affects the central nervous system and is evidenced by tremors, restrictive or slowed movement, stiffness, and balance-related issues. The disease is caused by the degeneration or loss of nerve cells in the substantia nigra that are responsible for producing dopamine. There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, however, medication and therapy can help patients manage and, in some cases, improve their symptoms.
The symptoms of Parkinson’s are complex and individualized, particularly as the disease progresses. Symptoms are typically mild at the onset of the disease and grow increasingly more pronounced as time goes on. The most common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremors (starting in the hands), slowness of movement, and muscle stiffness. Additional symptoms include cognitive difficulties, anxiety and depression, and dementia.
Typically, someone living in the community will benefit from outpatient therapy services for Parkinson’s disease. A patient with Parkinson’s may be eligible for inpatient rehab after an acute medical event.
The average length of stay for inpatient rehab ranges between 7 and 21 days depending on each individual’s needs.
Typically, a bout of therapy lasts between 4 and 12 weeks with check-in sessions a couple times a year. Our comprehensive model utilizes episodic care to help monitor changes and manage the progression of the disease to return for additional visits as needed.
Start your Journey
Contact a specialist at Sheltering Arms Institute to learn more about how you can gain more freedom in your everyday life.
