- (240) 716-6183
- Rockville, MD 20850
Parkinson’s doesn’t run on a schedule. It runs on medication timing, “on” periods and “off” periods, freezing episodes that don’t warn anyone, and fatigue that arrives without notice.
A generic caregiver doesn’t know what a freezing episode looks like, or that being 30 minutes late with carbidopa-levodopa can change a whole afternoon.
We do
Safer Movement at Home
White Glove Caregiver Program™
On Schedule, Every Dose
From Hospital Discharge
The Reality
If you’re a family member of someone with Parkinson’s, you’ve already become an expert in things you never wanted to learn: the 7 AM dose has to land at 7 AM, not 7:20. “Freezing” in a doorway can lead to a fall in seconds. Soft foods, thickened liquids, swallowing precautions.
Bradykinesia, dyskinesia, dystonia — words your friends don’t know. And the exhaustion of a spouse or parent doing everything they can to stay independent.
You’ve also learned that most home care agencies don’t know any of this. They send a caregiver who treats your loved one like any other senior — and Parkinson’s is not any other senior.
The Comfi-Kare Difference
Caregivers assigned to Parkinson’s clients receive additional training on:
Medication timing precision - the difference 15 minutes makes
“On/off” period awareness - supporting through slowness, freezing, and fatigue
Freezing-of-gait techniques - visual cues, rhythmic counting, the “step-over” trick
Parkinson's-specific fall prevention - postural instability, retropulsion, festination
Swallowing safety - chin-tuck positioning, food textures, recognizing aspiration risk
LSVT BIG and LOUD awareness - supporting the work of physical and speech therapists
Cognitive change recognition - Parkinson's-related dementia or psychosis warning signs
Every plan is built and reviewed by an RN who understands the disease — not just the tasks.
Magna Johnston, RN
MSN, CMSRN, CSA · Founder of Comfi-Kare
From Our Founder
“Parkinson’s care is not generic care. We train our caregivers for it because the disease demands it.
“In Silver Spring, Mr. S Parkinson’s tremors scared off two caregivers. Then came Delia, White Glove-trained in movement and patience. She anticipated his freezes, steadied his hands, respected his pride. Three years later, she’s still his caregiver — and family. Training built lasting trust.”
WHAT’s INCLUDED
Precise medication reminder scheduling (often 4–6x daily)
Fall prevention with Parkinson's-specific techniques
Mealtime support including swallowing safety
Coordination with PT, OT, speech (LSVT BIG/LOUD)
Communication support (LOUD voice cues, slowed speech)
Mobility assistance during “off” periods
Bathing, dressing, toileting timed to “on” periods
Transportation to neurology & movement-disorder visits
Exercise and movement encouragement
Family education on disease progression
WHAT’s INCLUDED
Includes review of current med schedule and progression
From our specialized White Glove pool
With RN follow-up tied to medication-timing review
When care isn't specialized
What specialized care preserves
SERVING MARYLAND
Rockville · Bethesda · Potomac · Gaithersburg · Germantown · Silver Spring · Olney
Columbia · Ellicott City
Frederick
Westminster
Common Questions
Yes. Caregivers assigned to Parkinson’s clients complete additional training within the White Glove Caregiver Program™ covering medication timing, freezing-of-gait, swallowing safety, and Parkinson’s-specific fall prevention.
Maryland regulations limit non-medical caregivers to medication reminders — bringing the medication and water, observing the patient take it, and documenting. Actual administration requires a nurse, which we coordinate with home health agencies when needed.
Yes. We routinely coordinate with neurologists at Johns Hopkins, Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare, and other Maryland movement disorder programs.
Yes. Caregivers are trained to support the at-home practice of LSVT BIG (movement) and LOUD (speech) exercises prescribed by physical and speech therapists.
Parkinson’s care is priced at standard Comfi-Kare hourly rates ($30–$34/hr in 2026) — the specialized training is included, not upcharged.
A nurse-built plan and a Parkinson’s-trained caregiver, starting in 24–48 hours.
