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Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from verywellhealth.com. Parkinson's disease is characterized by a collection of uniquely distinguishing symptoms that affect movement and a number of other aspects of daily life. These include, but are not limited to, tremors, slowed movement (bradykinesia),...
UNDERSTANDING AND DISCUSSING MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF PARKINSON’S
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...
You Want to Volunteer for Parkinson’s Research: Now What?
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 experience...
LGBTQ+ & Parkinson’s
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 treatment....
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Shared from verywellhealth.com. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder characterized by tremors and affects muscle and motor function.1 It leads to challenges that interfere with daily life, such as mobility, speech, sleep, memory, mental health, and more.23...
Senior Hoarding: Understand the Emotions to Find Solutions
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...
Compassion Fatigue: 8 Coping Tips for Caregivers
Shared from dailycaring.com. Compassion fatigue can hurt caregivers Caregiving is an all-consuming responsibility, whether you’re doing hands-on personal care or managing care from a distance. That can put you at risk for compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue can...
The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Bill Has Passed Through the House and Senate, Now What?
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 we await the...
Extreme Weather Emergency Preparedness
Shared from parkinson.org. Preparing for extreme weather is a burden for anyone in the path of a storm or fire. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their caregivers should take these tips into consideration to ensure that all PD-related needs are accounted...
Traveling with Dementia: 6 Ways to Know If It Will Work
Shared from dailycaring.com. Traveling with dementia can still be possible When your older adult has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it doesn’t automatically mean that they can’t travel with you. But it’s essential to honestly evaluate their symptoms before making...