Mar 11, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from dailycaring.com. Seniors are top targets for scams and financial abuse When someone unfairly or criminally exploits a vulnerable senior’s money or other assets, it is called financial elder abuse. Scammers typically prey on older adults who they believe to...
Feb 28, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. For many, it is embarrassing to bring up taboo topics with your doctor ― from sexual dysfunction to incontinence. However, when it comes to living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), sometimes these topics can be connected to the disease itself...
Feb 23, 2024 | Caregiver Articles, Living with PD
First published in 2010, the Every Victory Counts® manual broke new ground as the only resource of its kind, devoted solely to the principle of proactive self-care and a holistic approach to managing Parkinson’s. In subsequent editions, it has gained international...
Feb 20, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from nextavenue.org. Caregivers, let’s talk about keeping you and your family safe and active. It seems like common sense — everybody falls, no matter what age. However, for many older adults, an unexpected fall can result in a serious and costly injury. The...
Jan 2, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) sometimes face procedures or surgeries due to other medical conditions not related to PD. These could be relatively simple procedures such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy, common surgeries such as...
