Daily Parkinson's Challenges

Daily Parkinson's challenges can run the gamut from dealing with routine hygiene issues to more serious issues like handling social withdrawal. The challenges are all the more problematic because the disease progresses erratically. Learn how to cope with daily Parkinson's challenges/

Articles About Daily Parkinson's Challenges

Late Stage Caregiving for Parkinson
Tips from veteran Parkinson's caregivers on how to best prepare for the challenges of caregiving during late stage Parkinson.
Mid-Stage Caregiving for Parkinson
Parkinson caregivers with a loved one in the middle stage of the disease may notice the following symptoms.
Common Nutritional Concerns For People With Parkinson
Nutritional concerns for people with Parkinson include bone thining and dehydration. Diet is an important factor in providing care for Parkinson.
Daily Care for Someone with Parkinson's Disease
Tips for caregivers to adapt a home for someone with Parkinson's and methods to make daily caregiving tasks easier.

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Q&A with the Experts on Daily Parkinson's Challenges

What causes the movement problems associated with Parkinson’s disease?
A certain area of the brain slowly degenerates, leading to a lack of dopamine, which can result in Parkinson's disease. Read the doctor's full answer.
What is "time off" and "wearing off" in Parkinson's disease?
"Off-Time" for a Parkinson's Disease is a period of the day when medication isn't working well or "wearing off", and "on-time" are periods where PD symptoms are controlled.
When is the right time to take a parent to adult day care?
Adult day care provides social activities, meals and supervision for elderly parents and helps caregivers when they need a break.

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News about Daily Parkinson's Challenges

Virtual Reality May Help People with Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease causes people to gradually lose their ability to move in a rapid and coordinated manner. Research points to a promising therapy technique to help people with Parkinson's combat this loss of physical control--virtual reality.
Deep Brain Stimulation Benefits People with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers previously unknown long-term relief to people afflicted with tremors, movement and physical instability.

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