May 23, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. People with Parkinson’s disease may develop a symptom called hypomimia, which is a loss or reduction of facial expressions. People with this symptom may appear depressed or apathetic, even when that’s not how they’re feeling. As a...
May 23, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Parkinson’s disease (PD) comes with its fair share of challenges. Among the most frustrating symptoms of Parkinson’s is insomnia, or difficulty sleeping. Research has found that the majority of people with PD experience trouble...
May 23, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Almost daily I’m reminded of how fortunate I am to have had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to treat my Parkinson’s disease. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, at the age of 36. In the fall of 2019, I had DBS...
May 16, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of Parkinson’s disease psychosis. Although motor symptoms like tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowed movements are the hallmark of the condition, between 20 percent and 40 percent of...
May 9, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Listening to rhythm-based cues while walking not only builds lasting walking habits, but also helps people with Parkinson’s disease walk more, at a greater intensity, and more steadily than walking on their own. These are the...
May 9, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. If you’re living with Parkinson’s disease and struggle with a quiet speaking voice or other speech problems, you’re not alone. Changes in speech and vocal articulation are common symptoms of Parkinson’s. Many people with...
