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LATEST NEWS & INFO
A big part of the mission at PAACI is to gather news and other info from trusted online resources and share those with the members of our local PD community.
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Most Recent News & Info
Plastic Waste Contaminants Could Promote Parkinson’s
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...
Is Parkinson’s Hereditary?
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...
Living Well with Parkinson’s: A Conversation with Patient Advocate, Gary Boyle
Shared from parkinson.org.In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Gary Boyle, Vice President of Parkinson’s Europe and a dedicated advocate for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Gary opens up about his personal journey, including being diagnosed with...
The Link Between Toxic Chemicals and Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from PD Avengers. EPA Takes Action On Harmful Chemical TCE The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ramping up efforts to protect people fromthe dangers of trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical commonly found in industrial and consumer products. TCE,...
3 Tips for Celebrating Holidays with Seniors in Assisted Living
Shared from dailycaring.com. How to celebrate the holidays when seniors live in assisted living Holidays in assisted living communities can still be fun, festive, and meaningful even if it means creating new traditions. Older adults in assisted living will feel...
Caregiving During the Holidays: 6 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Family
Shared from dailycaring.com. Caregiving during the holidays is extra stressful The holidays can be challenging for caregivers. Difficult or insensitive family members are especially hard to deal with when you’re already juggling caregiving, work, grief over past...
A Protein that Protects Against Brain Cell Degeneration Associated with Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinson.org.Guanylyl cyclase C (GUCY2C) is protective against dopamine neuron degeneration, a hallmark of Parkinson’s, by helping the cell’s powerhouse. A new study is the first to identify a brain receptor called GUCY2C as a potential way to fight...
48 Amazing Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
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...
23 Best Gifts for Caregivers: Practical Luxuries You’ve Never Thought Of
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...
3 Facts To Know About Vitamin D and Parkinson’s
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...