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LATEST NEWS & INFO
A big part of the mission at PAACI is to gather news and other info from trusted online resources and share those with the members of our local PD community.
We’re constantly scanning the web so that we can share the best articles with you. Check back here regularly for the latest info on research, support, events, and more.
Most Recent News & Info
Uses of Botulinum toxin in Parkinson’s disease
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. You most likely know that Botulinum toxin (more commonly referred to as Botox®, among other brand names) is used for cosmetic purposes to decrease wrinkles. Prior to being used in this way, Botulinum toxin was used for medical...
5 Stages of Parkinson’s Progression
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder that usually worsens over time. There are several ways to measure the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). One example is the five stages. Although grouping symptoms into...
Memory Function and Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is more than a disorder of movement and motor function. Cognitive decline is also a component of PD for many people. Cognition is the umbrella term for thinking, knowing, remembering, problem-solving, and...
What Makes a ‘Good’ Nursing Home? 10 Points to Consider
Shared from stinsonelderlaw.com. If you are looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, you want to choose a good facility. But what makes a nursing home good? Though good can be hard to define, some qualities are key to take into account. A nursing...
The Importance of Healthy Eating for People with Parkinson’s
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. A healthy diet is vital for everyone and especially for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Not only is a healthy diet associated with improved brain health and increased energy levels, there are many specific PD symptoms that can...
Behavioral Changes and Parkinson’s
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. People often think of Parkinson’s disease as simply a movement disorder, but it also has nonmotor symptoms — symptoms unrelated to movement. Many people living with Parkinson’s show behaviors that are troubling to the person and...
How Loneliness Among the Elderly Can Become a Lethal Epidemic
Shared from forseniorsmag.com.Loneliness among the elderly is emerging as a significant public health concern, with its prevalence reaching alarming levels globally. Studies reveal that a substantial portion of the elderly population suffers from loneliness, a...
Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere
Shared from brainandlife.org. In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by influencer, video creator, and writer Jacquelyn Joyce Revere. Jacquelyn, who goes by “MomOfMyMom” on social media, shares her experiences navigating the...
“Good Night” Starts with a Good Day: Getting Your Best Sleep with Parkinson’s
Shared from michaeljfox.org. A good night’s sleep is the foundation for everything we do, but for many people, especially those who live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), good sleep is often elusive. If you live with Parkinson’s, you might have trouble falling sleep,...
Environmental Factors and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michael Okun
Shared from brainandlife.org. In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders...