Dr. Rebecca Gilbert with the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) notes that small changes in your routine can have a big impact on quality of life in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In this blog post, she shares tips from the PD community — those with PD and their care partners — on diet, nutrition, exercise, medication, and mental health.
… Full Story>Irish Times: Michael J Fox – ‘In the wheelchair, I’m luggage. No one listens to luggage’
Two years ago, Michael J Fox had surgery to remove a benign tumour on his spinal cord. The actor and activist, who had been living with Parkinson’s disease for nearly three decades, had to learn to walk all over again.
… Full Story>APDA: What’s New in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)?
The idea of brain surgery can seem frightening. But for many with Parkinson’s disease (PD), deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure that can have a significant positive impact on their quality of life. It’s important to note that it cannot help everyone with PD, and it may not be the right choice for you or your loved one for a variety of reasons – but APDA has a wealth of resources to help you learn more and answer many of your questions.
… Full Story>Washington Post: Our eyes may provide early warning signs of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Forget the soul — it turns out the eyes may be the best window to the brain. Changes to the retina may foreshadow Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and researchers say a picture of your eye could assess your future risk of neurodegenerative disease.
… Full Story>APDA – What’s on your Mind? Mental Health & PD
Mental health is defined as emotional, psychological and social well-being and is an essential part of everyone’s overall health. It is particularly important to understand mental health as it relates to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
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