Dec 23, 2024 | General Interest
Shared from parkinson.org. A new study indicates that tiny particles of polystyrene can promote the clumping of a protein involved in Parkinson’s. Plastic waste is a growing problem, and as plastics break down the pieces can be problematic. A new study in Science...
Dec 23, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD, Research
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. A MyParkinsonsTeam member recently asked, “Should I do genetic testing for PD? Several of my family members have had it … Does it run in families?” The short answer is: it’s complicated. There is still much that scientists do not...
Dec 13, 2024 | Caregiver Articles
Shared from dailycaring.com. Wonderful holiday gifts for dementia and Alzheimer’s We’ve rounded up 48 of the best gift ideas that are perfect for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This is a huge list – within each gift idea are dozens of product...
Dec 13, 2024 | Caregiver Articles
Shared from dailycaring.com. Looking for a gift for a hard-working family caregiver? To help express your thanks and appreciation, you might want to splurge a bit on a gift for the family caregiver in your life. Give a gift they’ll love with this round up of 23...
Dec 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. If you have Parkinson’s disease, you may be curious about the role of vitamin D in your symptoms and the condition’s progression. “My blood work shows that I am very low on vitamin D. Does this have anything to do with Parkinson’s...
