30th April 2024

An 81-year-old woman had had Parkinson’s disease for 30 years. Her husband is her main carer

An 81-year-old woman had had Parkinson’s disease for 30 years. Her husband is her main carer and she struggles to get around the house. Her husband reports that she is increasingly finding it difficult to swallow, particularly in the morning. She is also slower to move in the morning and he has, on occasion, struggled to administer her morning Levodopa/Carbidopa. What is the most appropriate management strategy?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.