Parkinson’s affects everyone differently, and care and support should too. North River Home Care offers Parkinson’s services and support to help you or your loved one remain independent, engaged, and at home as long as possible.

As a local, family-owned and operated home care agency we bring a personal commitment to every family we serve. We’re not a franchise or a faceless corporation. We’re your neighbors, and we care deeply about the communities we call home.

We understand that the right caregiver makes all the difference. That’s why we take the time to match each client with someone who fits not just their care needs, but their personality and lifestyle.

“As my husband’s Parkinson’s progressed, I didn’t know how we were going to manage at home. North River Home Care stepped in and changed everything. He adores his caregivers. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I can breathe again.”

— Carol M., Hingham, MA Client Wife and primary caregiver

Personal Care & Daily Living: Our approach always puts safety first, while still prioritizing independence. We step in when help is needed and step back when it isn’t. Our experienced caregivers and adaptive techniques and tools make daily life safer and more comfortable.

Safety & Fall Prevention: We help make home a safer place, from assisting with mobility and transfers to offering recommendations and modifications that support greater independence.

Transportation & Getting Out: Our caregivers can provide safe, reliable transportation to appointments, therapy sessions, errands, and social outings. Staying connected to life outside the home is just as important as the care that happens inside it.

Medication Management: Timing is everything with Parkinson’s. Our caregivers provide reliable medication reminders to help manage “on/off” cycles and keep symptoms as steady as possible throughout the day.

Nutrition & Meal Support: Our caregivers can prepare nutritious, easy-to-eat meals tailored to you or your loved one’s needs, with attention to hydration and swallowing challenges that can accompany Parkinson’s.

Movement & Physical Activity: Staying active matters. We can encourage and assist with gentle exercise, including walking, stretching, and balance work, to help maintain strength, improve stability, and support independence at home.

Companionship & Emotional Wellbeing: Beyond physical care, our caregivers offer genuine connection through conversation, hobbies, and engagement that support mental health and combat the isolation Parkinson’s can bring.

Respite for Family Caregivers: Caring for a loved one is meaningful work, and it’s also exhausting. We offer scheduled and flexible respite care so family caregivers can rest, recharge, and be at their best.

One of the most important things we can do for someone living with Parkinson’s is help them hold onto what they can do. Independence looks different for everyone, and it can change over time. Our caregivers are trained to recognize that balance and to support it thoughtfully, encouraging self-sufficiency at the moments it’s possible and offering a steady, caring hand in the moments it’s not.

Whether it’s encouraging your loved one to button their shirt, walk to the mailbox, or simply choose what they’d like for lunch, we believe small moments of independence add up to a meaningful quality of life.

How to Know if it’s Time for Extra Support

You don’t have to wait for a crisis. If any of these sound familiar, a conversation with ourmay be the next right step:

• Your loved one has had a fall or near-miss at home
• Medications are missed or taken at the wrong times
• Daily tasks like bathing or dressing have become a struggle
• Getting to appointments has become difficult or unsafe
• As a primary caregiver, you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure what to do next
• Your loved one is spending too much time alone

We’re here to help you think it through, no pressure, no obligation.

Let’s Talk About What’s Possible

Every family’s situation is different, and the right care plan starts with a real, reciprocal conversation.

Our care advisors are ready to listen, answer your questions, and help you find the path forward, whether you need a few hours of support a week or around-the-clock care.

North River Home Care serves families and their loved ones in the South Shore and MetroWest area. Below is a list of specific areas we serve.

Contact us anytime to learn more about our home care services on the South Shore of Massachusetts and the surrounding area. For additional information, or to arrange a free assessment at home or in a facility, please call or fill out our online contact form below and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.