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Colors of Holistic Care for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinson.org.TCU Harris College's Leaders in Parkison's Disease speaker series hosts Dr. Bastiaan Bloem, professor of neurology at Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen, Netherlands and winner of the Tom Isaacs Award for his achievements in the...
Meet a Researcher Working to Stop the Spread of Misfolded Proteins in the Brain
Shared from parkinson.org.Parkinson’s disease (PD) progression occurs in part because of a misfolded protein called alpha-synuclein that spreads in the brain. Alpha-synuclein forms clumps that clog brain cells (including neurons), leading to their eventual...
6 Benefits of Journaling for Caregivers
Shared from dailycaring.com.Journaling is an effective way to reduce caregiver stress Caregiver stress is no joke. Not only can it make you resentful or depressed, it can also cause serious health conditions. That’s why adding stress reduction and coping tips to...
Caring & Coping: A Care Partner’s Guide to Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinson.org.Whether the Parkinson’s diagnosis is new to your loved one or you have been living with Parkinson’s for a long time, you have the right and responsibility to make the care partnership as productive as possible, with the least amount of stress...
10 Non-drug Ways to Manage Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms
Shared from dailycaring.com.Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Lewy body dementia symptoms are especially tough to manage Lewy body dementia is a complex disease that includes physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. The behavioral symptoms...
8 Practical Ways to Work on Your Mental Health with Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinson.org.For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and care partners, dedicating time to maintaining mental health can feel like its own battle. From the mental exhaustion leading up to a Parkinson’s diagnosis to what can feel like ever-changing...
Myths About Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinson.org.There are many myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's disease (PD) and its treatment. Below we help distinguish between fact and fiction. Knowing more about Parkinson’s can help optimize your care and quality of life.MYTHPD only affects...
Could drugs like Ozempic help people with Parkinson’s disease?
Shared from apdaparkinson.org.GLP-1 agonists are molecules that are approved for use to treat type 2 diabetes (you may be familiar with brand names like Ozempic and Weygovy). They act by mimicking human gut hormones or incretins to stimulate the release of insulin....
Are there different types of Parkinson’s disease?
Shared from apdaparkinson.org.Today we introduce you to Dr. Abdulmunaim Eid. He is a recipient of a 2023-2024 APDA Post-doctoral fellowship, performing his research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He is interested in understanding the...
Non-invasive Focused Ultrasound Helps Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms
Shared from parkinson.org.People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experienced significant improvement in tremors, mobility, and other movement symptoms after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure using focused ultrasound, a study published in the New England Journal...