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Lasting relief of Parkinson’s motor symptoms found with DBS
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can provide lasting relief from motor symptoms and help people with Parkinson’s disease function better day to day over time, while reducing the need for medication, according to a study led by...
Types of Parkinsonism
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Parkinsonism is a syndrome, or collection of symptoms, characterized by motor issues — bradykinesia (slowed movements), tremors, loss of balance, and stiffness. There are many types of parkinsonism, which are classified by their...
Driving and Parkinson’s: Your Guide
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) worry about how their diagnosis might affect their ability to drive. Their loved ones often share this concern. Symptoms such as slowed reaction time, drowsiness, and muscle tremors can all...
Fostering Purpose in LBD and Parkinson’s: Clinical Strategies with LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®
Shared from lsvtglobal.com.In recognition of Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, this webinar invites speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to explore how to help patients living with Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease,...
Purposeful Living Beyond Diagnosis: Finding Empowerment through LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®
Shared from lsvtglobal.com.Purpose doesn’t disappear with a diagnosis - it evolves. In honor of Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, this empowering webinar explores how individuals living with Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and related neurological...
Parkinson’s “Trigger” Seen Directly in the Human Brain for the First Time
Shared from scitechdaily.com A groundbreaking imaging technique has, for the first time, made the invisible visible. For the first time, scientists have managed to directly observe and measure the protein clusters thought to spark the onset of Parkinson’s disease,...
Tiny Brain Device Tracks Parkinson’s Effect on Executive Function
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Neurosurgeons temporarily implanted a tiny device into the brains of three people with Parkinson’s disease to collect data on a poorly known brain region, with the goal of understanding how Parkinson’s affects executive...
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...
Non-drug Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. In addition to medications prescribed to help manage Parkinson’s disease, patients may also benefit from a variety of non-drug treatments. Compared with conventional therapies that focus on treating the underlying problem...
Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease and, currently, no disease-modifying treatment can slow, stop, or reverse the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder. However, a wide range of treatments are available that can...