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MyParkinsonsTeam Members Share Symptoms That Affect Daily Living
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis can significantly impact quality of life and how you perform daily activities. To better understand how symptoms affect the lives of individuals with PD, MyParkinsonsTeam conducted a survey asking...
Lewy Body Dementia Hallucinations
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. When most people hear the word dementia, they think of Alzheimer’s disease. Although Alzheimer’s is one of the most common types of dementia, it is not the only type. The second most likely kind of dementia is caused by a buildup of...
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...
Nutrition That Supports Your Lifestyle with Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. When it comes to managing Parkinson’s disease, what you eat can make a meaningful difference. Experts in Parkinson’s and nutrition say that choosing the best diet for Parkinson’s can help improve energy, support mobility, and...
Harmless’ Virus May Actually be a Trigger for Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Infection with a common and otherwise harmless virus called human pegivirus (HPgV) might play a hidden role in Parkinson’s disease, particularly for those with specific genetic risks, according to a new study. “For a virus that...
Driving and Parkinson’s
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...
Cycling, Deep Stimulation may Rewire Brain with Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. When combined with deep brain stimulation (DBS), a dynamic, cycling-based exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease produces changes in brain activity indicative of potential neural rewiring, according to a study. The...
Aids and Adaptations
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Parkinson’s disease is characterized by involuntary tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, and impaired balance. These symptoms can interfere with daily activities, such as eating, showering, and dressing. Personal care aids...
Personalized Algorithms Help Improve Walking in Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Using mathematical models, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) successfully predicted how to adjust deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings to improve gait for people with Parkinson’s disease,...
Can Other Conditions Mimic the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?
Shared from healthline.com. PD is a neurological disorder that causes changes to muscle movement, and it can sometimes lead to behavioral and cognitive health concerns at late stages. The disease gets worseTrusted Source over time, eventually making it hard for...