Reducing Fall Risk with Parkinson's...People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are at a higher risk for falls due to the motor symptoms, including stiff muscles, freezing (temporary inability to move), and balance impairment. Research...
Voice Exercises for Parkinson's...Some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience changes in their voice or speech. While not everyone with PD experiences a change in speech, for those who are affected, it can...
Overcoming "Freeze"...A common symptom experienced by people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is “freezing”: a sudden, but temporary, inability to move. It can happen at any time, such as when walking (called...
Challenges of Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s...Caregivers and care partners face many challenges in caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The disease impacts more than just the patient, and the care partner often...
Impulse Control Disorders...Medicines are a key part of managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, some medicines may cause unpleasant side effects like impulse control disorders (ICDs). ICDs are disorders in...
Driving and Parkinson's Disease...Parkinson’s disease (PD) has multiple effects on motor, cognitive, and visual functioning, all of which can impair a person’s ability to drive. The typical motor symptoms of PD, including rigidity...
Taking Care of the Caregiver: How To Prevent Caregiver Burnout...While the caregiver or care partner is generally focused on providing assistance and support to the person with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the caregiver also needs support. Being a care partner...
Coping with Caregiving...Being involved as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) changes your life in many ways. Your daily routine changes, and continues to change as the...
Work and Parkinson's Disease...Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people differently, and the ability to continue working will be based on the individual’s experience of PD symptoms, their severity, and how much the symptoms interfere...
Managing Care in Late Stages...A caregiver or care partner of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the late stages has significant responsibility and challenges. As a chronic, progressive condition, the symptoms of PD worsen...
Managing Care in Mid-Stages...As a chronic, progressive condition, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) worsen over time. However, PD is a highly unique disease, and no two patients have the same experience. Not...
Managing Care in Early Stages...The role of the caregiver or care partner in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is ever changing, and the demands increase as the disease progresses and symptoms worsen. While PD affects every...
Tips for Paying for Treatment with Parkinson's...Dealing with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be expensive, and many people with PD find they need help paying for treatment, as well as the other services...
Caregiver's Role in Caring for People with Parkinson's...As a caregiver or care partner, you may be the spouse, sibling, child, or other loved one of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Caregiving is defined as everything we do...
Financial Concerns Related to Long-Term Care...Parkinson’s disease (PD) requires significant care, particularly in the later stages of the disease as symptoms progress and the person with PD needs help with every area of daily living...
Helpful Home Adaptations...Many adaptations can be made to the home to make it easier for a person living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to get around and maintain their daily activities. One of...
Psychotic Symptoms...Psychosis can be a scary word for many people. They might not understand what it means. The best way to think of psychosis is as a state in which a...
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with a Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis...Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can bring up a lot of emotions for both the person with PD and their caregiver. PD greatly impacts your life, particularly as...
Your Life—Living with Parkinson's...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is challenging to live with, as it causes progressive changes to motor function as well as many other non-motor symptoms, including depression, sleep problems, pain, and cognitive...