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Michael J. Fox honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom for Parkinson’s research efforts
Shared from foxnews.com. Actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox has been awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor. On Jan. 4, Fox received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his efforts in Parkinson’s disease research with The Michael J....
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson’s Disease?
Shared from parkinsonsdisease.net. Parkinsonism is a group of neurological conditions that manifest as movement problems such as tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity. It is particularly identified by the presence of bradykinesia, both a slowness of and...
The Reasons Behind Your Unexplained Temperature Changes
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. Our bodies are programmed to keep our internal temperature at a near-constant point, using very complex mechanisms. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can unfortunately interfere with this regulation, and it can significantly affect quality...
Marijuana Use With Parkinson’s: Helpful or Harmful?
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. As marijuana use becomes more common in the United States, many people with chronic medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease wonder whether this substance will prove helpful or harmful. “Have any of you tried marijuana to...
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...