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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...
What Are the Benefits of Joining a Clinical Trial?
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...
How to Reduce the Risk of Falling
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 2023, he had to...
10 Caregiver Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through the Holidays
Shared from dailycaring.com. Reduce holiday stress with self care for caregivers The holidays can be a time of mixed emotions and extra stress for caregivers. There are happy celebrations, special traditions, and wonderful memories. But there can also be unpleasant...
3 Foods To Eat and 3 To Avoid With Parkinson’s Disease
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...
Your Guide to the Holidays with Parkinson’s
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...
20 Parkinson’s-Friendly Gifts
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...