Jun 14, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. Many who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning plus other sexual identities (LGBTQ+) are more likely to experience social, healthcare and mental health barriers while seeking health care and...
Jun 7, 2024 | General Interest
Shared from verywellhealth.com. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder characterized by tremors and affects muscle and motor function.1 It leads to challenges that interfere with daily life, such as mobility, speech, sleep, memory, mental health, and...
Jun 7, 2024 | Caregiver Articles, Living with PD
Shared from dailycaring.com. Hoarding is especially dangerous for seniors Hoarding is dangerous for almost everyone, but it’s especially harmful for seniors. They’re more likely to fall in a crowded home and their health will be harmed by unsanitary or hazardous...
Jun 7, 2024 | Caregiver Articles
Shared from dailycaring.com. Compassion fatigue can hurt caregivers Caregiving is an all-consuming responsibility, whether you’re doing hands-on personal care or managing care from a distance. That can put you at risk for compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue can...
Jun 7, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from PD Avengers. PD Avenger’s cofounder Larry Gifford talks with Dustin Watson, Director of Gov’t Relations for The Michael J. Fox Foundation and UPAC (which represents dozens of Parkinson’s organizations including the PD Avengers). As...
