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Meet a Researcher Using Ultrasound Stimulation to Address Freezing of Gait
Shared from parkinson.org.Freezing of gait is a common Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptom where a person experiences the temporary, involuntary inability to move. This can make simple activities, like walking across a room, incredibly challenging and dangerous due to...
Understanding Parkinson’s disease–related hallucinations and delusions
Shared from nuplazid.com Are hallucinations and delusions an aspect of Parkinson’s? Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or experiencing things that others don’t) and delusions (believing things that aren’t true) are non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Together...
Balance Impairment and Falls in Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of emergency room visits and...
The Benefits of Exercise With Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Check out the first video in this series, as PD Warrior founder Melissa McConaghy and head online coach Jason King demonstrate exactly what benefits people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can gain from exercising. You’ll also see a...
7 Benefits of Bike Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Exercise is good for the body and mind, especially when living with a chronic condition like Parkinson’s disease. However, tremors and balance issues can make finding safe ways to stay active difficult. Stationary bikes can be a...
5 Ways to Use a Journal to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Shared from dailycaring.com. Reduce caregiver stress with journaling For many caregivers, stress is a constant companion. One effective way to reduce caregiver stress and keep burnout at bay is to write in a journal. Getting your thoughts and feelings down on paper...
4 Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress with Positive Self Talk
Shared from dailycaring.com. Positive self talk is a simple and powerful stress-reduction tool Caring for an older adult can feel like a non-stop stress test. Reducing that stress protects you from burnout, serious health conditions, and early death. It also...
What is Parkinson’s? (Explained)
Shared from parkinsonvoiceproject.org. People with Parkinson’s have much more control over their movements than they think. Watch this video to learn how! Understanding the role of dopamine and the concept of INTENT can help people with Parkinson’s and their...
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...