Jun 14, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. Loss of neurons in the brain that use dopamine to communicate is one of the hallmark features of Parkinson’s disease (PD), causing slowness, stiffness, tremor, and balance problems. Replacing the brain’s dopamine is therefore one...
Jun 14, 2024 | Caregiver Articles, General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from davisphinneyfoundation.org. Mental health challenges are common for people living with Parkinson’s. In fact, depressive symptoms are often the first non-motor symptoms people experience on the road to a Parkinson’s diagnosis. As many as 35-40% of...
Jun 14, 2024 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from michaeljfox.org. Breakthroughs, such as the biomarker for Parkinson’s disease that is ushering in a new era of research, start with people like you stepping forward for science. In this Third Thursdays Webinar, our panelists discuss the...
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 | 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 | 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...