This year’s conference is all about “Keeping Healthy with Parkinson’s.” Attendance is open to people who have Parkinson’s disease, their friends, family, or anyone interested in learning more about Parkinson’s.
Expert panelists and speakers will discuss topics essential to improving quality of life with PD including adapting to Parkinson’s disease lifestyle issues, how to incorporate exercise and movement into your daily routine, and more!
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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.
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Researchers found a nationwide association between incident Parkinson’s disease and air pollution, which varied in strength by region, and identified a hot spot in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley.
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Most people don’t think about their balance until they take a spill. But that’s common: One in 4 adults 65 and older falls each year. Twenty percent of those spills result in serious injury, such as a hip fracture or head injury. The good news? You can reduce your risk of falling with what experts call balance training.
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From proper hygiene to early mobility, there are ways to help prevent hospital-related complications
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder affecting some older adults, causing tremors and difficulty with coordination. PD eventually worsens with time, leading individuals to struggle with communication, walking and caring for themselves.
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