Fareham care home hosts Parkinson’s support event

A local care home is opening its doors to the public for a free Parkinson’s awareness event. 

On Tuesday 18^th April, from 2pm-4pm, the people of Fareham will have the opportunity to find out more about Parkinson’s and the support on offer for families affected by the condition at Care UK’s Parker Meadows, on Parker View.   

The team are offering helpful guidance and practical tips for improving the everyday lives of those affected by Parkinson’s, alongside useful information about local support groups and specialist services in Fareham and the surrounding areas.   

There will be a question-and-answer session to give everyone the opportunity to raise individual concerns and share experiences, and attendees will also be able to meet the team at Parker Meadows and take a closer look at the care home.  

General Manager at Parker Meadows, Matthew Smith, said: “According to Parkinson’s UK, two people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every hour. Most people diagnosed are over the age of 50, and one in every 500 will develop the condition in later life.   

“Across Care UK, we care for a number of residents living with Parkinson’s, and we have seen first-hand how the experiences of individuals and their families can be transformed by having access to the right information and support.  

“We are looking forward to welcoming the community to Parker Meadows to benefit from the specialist knowledge and expert advice on offer.” 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Parker Meadows incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The home provides full-time residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care in addition to Independent Living Bungalows. The layout of the building is configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.

To find out more about Parker Meadows, please call Joe Gould, Home Admissions Advisor, on 01329 889571, or email Joe.Gould@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/parker-meadows