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...
Dec 13, 2024 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from brainandlife.org. Participating in clinical trials confers many benefits. Enrollees often have access to new drugs that may improve their conditions. They also receive focused attention and monitoring from medical experts and usually learn more about...
Dec 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from brainandlife.org. When Mary Wasser-man’s husband, Albert, was diagnosed at age 81 with Lewy body dementia along with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, she worried about keeping him safe at their home in San Diego. Three years later, in April...
Dec 9, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. There’s no specific diet for Parkinson’s disease, but what you eat matters. Choosing a balanced diet with plenty of nutritious foods can help you feel your best and protect your health. You don’t have to change all your eating...
Dec 9, 2024 | Caregiver Articles, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. Every year, Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline specialists receive calls from people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones looking for advice when it comes to navigating the holidays. So, we put our specialists’ top recommendations...
Dec 9, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. Unsure of what to gift your loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for an upcoming holiday or birthday? Parkinson’s is a disease that progresses over time and brings with it a myriad of symptoms —and sometimes, a small gift can help make...
