Parkinson’s Disease is a movement disorder that results in varying degrees of both motor and non-motor impairment. The disease is progressive and gets worse over time, though some people will remain fairly stable for several years. Let’s see how common Parkinson’s...
It is important to manage Parkinson’s so that the individual can be made comfortable. There is no cure for the disease and it won’t go away so you must manage the disease in order to be made comfortable. Those with Parkinson’s...
Because Parkinson’s is a disease that progresses over time your loved one may not appear to be getting worse even when the disease is progressing. Depending on the medications that your loved one is taking and how well the body is responding...
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition that is often characterized by involuntary movements of the muscles. It happens when there is a problem with certain nerve cells in the brain. The symptoms of this condition are very individualized. The way a...
You know there is no cure for Parkinson’s but do you know that treatment is a very important aspect of managing the disease? The correct treatment can make you comfortable by decreasing your symptoms so they are more manageable and allow...
Even though you or other family members may have been caring for a loved one that has Parkinson’s during the early stages of the disease when that person develops advanced Parkinson’s it might be necessary to find a long term care facility...
Eating healthy is a challenge in our fast paced world and even more so if we are sick! There is a wealth of information available about nutrition and you will find tons of advice on your diet on the Internet. When...
Parkinson’s can fell the giant, can silent the most eloquent speaker and make a dancer stumble. The sufferer becomes frustrated with the inability to move, speak or swallow and they become as a prisoner in a body that fails to respond...
Parkinson’s disease has four symptoms relating to motor function. They are balance instability, tremors while the body is resting, rigidity and uncontrollable twitches or movements. There are other secondary symptoms that a doctor will recognize but some people react differently than...
No one likes to think of having surgery, but it is necessary at certain points of our lives if there are no other alternatives. Drugs are another necessity when we are faced with diseases that prevent us from being mobile or from having...
