May 10, 2024 | Caregiver Articles, General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. TCU Harris College’s Leaders in Parkison’s Disease speaker series hosts Dr. Bastiaan Bloem, professor of neurology at Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen, Netherlands and winner of the Tom Isaacs Award for his...
May 10, 2024 | General Interest
Shared from parkinson.org. Parkinson’s disease (PD) progression occurs in part because of a misfolded protein called alpha-synuclein that spreads in the brain. Alpha-synuclein forms clumps that clog brain cells (including neurons), leading to their eventual...
May 3, 2024 | Caregiver Articles, General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. Whether the Parkinson’s diagnosis is new to your loved one or you have been living with Parkinson’s for a long time, you have the right and responsibility to make the care partnership as productive as possible, with the least amount of...
May 3, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. There are many myths and misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and its treatment. Below we help distinguish between fact and fiction. Knowing more about Parkinson’s can help optimize your care and quality of life. MYTHPD only...
Mar 15, 2024 | General Interest
Shared from verywellhealth.com. This dangerous condition requires immediate medical attention Sepsis is a serious systemic response to an infection. Basically, the entire body is experiencing an inflammation response.1 “Blood poisoning” or...
Mar 15, 2024 | General Interest
Shared from dailycaring.com. Low cost internet services help seniors stay connected The internet is a valuable tool for seniors. It helps them stay connected with family, friends, and community services. This helps prevent social isolation, which can seriously worsen...