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Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About His Late Father’s Hallucinations from Parkinson’s: ‘Wish I Knew Then’ (Exclusive)
Shared from people.com. Ryan Reynolds was 22 when his father, James Chester Reynolds, a former police officer, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But their Vancouver family rarely discussed the topic. “He said the word ‘Parkinson’s’ maybe three times as far...
Adult Day Programs Help Seniors Live at Home Longer
Shared from dailycaring.com. Adult day programs improve quality of life for seniors and caregivers When your older adult can’t safely be alone all day on their own or if they feel lonely or isolated, consider enrolling them in an adult day program. Adult day...
Losing Sense of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Neurologic Disease
Shared from brainandlife.org. Roger Fredenburg always looked forward to the scent of freshly baked bread wafting from a bakery near the hair salon he owned in Bellevue, NE. Then one morning in the late 1990s, as he approached the bakery, he was puzzled when he...
DaTscan: A test to help in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an imaging test to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD) called DaTscan (dopamine transporter scan). In this test, a radioactive tracer, Ioflupane, also known as DaTscan, is...
Your Daily Dose: Managing Parkinson’s Prescriptions
Shared from michaeljfox.org. Managing Parkinson’s medications can be a complex task no matter where you or your loved one are in your journey with PD. When is it best to start or adjust medication? How much should you take? How can you navigate side effects?...
What Are the Stages of Parkinson’s Disease?
Shared from parkinsonsdisease.net. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease. It is well known for affecting movement and balance. However, it can also affect mood and memory.1 PD affects everyone differently. It can progress at different...
6 Legitimate Fears Of Aging Adults You Should Be Aware Of
Shared from forseniorsmag.com. Aging is a natural progression of life, a journey that every human being must traverse. While growing older brings with it a wealth of wisdom and a vast repository of experiences, it also harbors a multitude of fears and...
Deep Dive Conversations About 5 Common Non-Movement Parkinson’s Symptoms
Shared from parkinson.org.When it comes to Parkinson’s disease (PD), non-movement symptoms are often overlooked because they are not as visible as those of their movement counterparts. However, these symptoms can be just as challenging to everyday life. Learning the...
Research Articles on Dance and PD
Shared from danceforparkinsons.org. A digital archive of research on Dance for PD, dance and Parkinson's, and related areas. This resource serves as a clearinghouse for a variety of scientific information and analysis. Members receive expanded access.more news &...
4 Ways to Add Healthy Calories to a Dysphagia Diet for Swallowing Problems
Shared from dailycaring.com. When seniors have swallowing problems (dysphagia), the special diets they have to follow can cause unhealthy weight loss and malnutrition. To keep your older adult healthy, Jess McLean shares 4 easy and tasty foods that boost the amount...