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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...
3 Tips for Peace of Mind When Using an In-Home Caregiver
Shared from dailycaring.com. Get peace of mind when getting caregiving help If you’re concerned or feeling guilty about hiring someone to help care for your older adult, you’re not alone. Even if you wish you could be there for them 24/7, it’s not realistic. To keep...
6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Believe They Have Dementia
Shared from dailycaring.com. Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And in some cases, the answer may be that you simply can’t. Damage in the brain can cause people with Alzheimer’s...
6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors
Shared from dailycaring.com. When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling fresh and clean is necessary for both physical and mental health. Transfer Master shares 6 tips for healthy...
Michael J. Fox Joins Coldplay to Play Guitar During ‘Fix You’ at the Band’s Glastonbury Set: Watch
Shared from people.com. Michael J. Fox channeled his inner rock star! The actor, 63, joined Coldplay to play guitar during the band's headlining set at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. on Saturday, June 29. "With his Chuck Berry riff and the way he punched...