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Understanding the Symptoms and Causes of Multiple System Atrophy
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that shares several characteristics with Parkinson’s disease. The two conditions have similar symptoms, and they are diagnosed in similar ways. However, MSA — first...
4 Common Types of Leg Pain in Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinsonsdisease.net. One of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I had heard someone complain of pain in their leg I would not have thought it due to Parkinson’s. My grandmother...
Parenting with Parkinson’s: 7 Tips to Help Kids Flourish
Shared from parkinson.org.Parenting is one of the most important jobs people with children will ever have. It is also one of the hardest. Raising a family while living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or supporting a spouse who does, creates unique challenges. Building a...
6 Ways to Fight Caregiver Sleep Deprivation
Shared from dailycaring.com. Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a big challenge. Vive Health shares 6 smart tips to combat caregiver sleep deprivation. Find out...
FDA approves new levodopa/carbidopa formulation for use in Parkinson’s
Shared from michaeljfox.org. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new, long-acting oral formulation for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Developed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Crexont aims to offer patients improved symptom control...
Tips and Lifestyle Changes To Improve “Off” Time in Parkinson’s
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Most people who begin levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease can get several years of near-complete relief from symptoms with few side effects. After several years on levodopa, however, it’s common for symptoms to become harder...
Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed
Shared from dailycaring.com. Get help with this tough decision Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers. Guilt, promises made, and feelings of obligation make it even harder. Because there are so many emotions...
6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting Hands
Shared from dailycaring.com. Dementia can cause fidgeting hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include pulling or rubbing at clothes or bedding, rubbing hands together, twisting fingers,...
Types of Parkinsonism
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Parkinsonism is a syndrome, or collection of symptoms, characterized by motor issues — bradykinesia (slowed movements), tremors, loss of balance, and stiffness. There are many types of parkinsonism, which are classified by their...
How Parkison’s disease affects the heart
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. It has long been understood that Parkinson’s disease (PD) does not just cause movement, or motor, symptoms, but also causes a litany of non-motor symptoms with effects throughout the body. One of the organ systems that is affected...