We’ve all been taught to brush our teeth twice a day. Oral health is essential for overall well-being and good quality of life. But for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) oral health is a particular concern as they commonly experience problems with the mouth and oral cavity, and some may have difficulty with dental hygiene.
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People often ask about the effect Parkinson’s disease (PD) can have on personality. Many PD symptoms are fairly obvious, but others like shifts in personality might be less clear to see. There could be many reasons for a person with PD to act differently, so it can help to learn more about the potential underlying causes.
… Full Story>A few Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for December 2015. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you.
Do you need to know the support group meeting location, day/time, contact info, and how to RSVP if required? Please refer to the Stanford Parkinson’s website for all Northern and Central California support groups.
Brain Support Network (BSN) is hosting a “Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference” on November 14, 8:30am – noon, Sonoma Country Day School, Santa Rosa. Keynote speaker is brain health scientist Alireza Atri, MD, PhD, California Pacific Medical Center who will review the spectrum of dementia diseases, including Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy…. Full Story>
Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for November 2015. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you.
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