April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we wanted to share some helpful educational resources from around the web for both those with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their caregivers. Parkinson’s Statistics Parkinson’s Websites For Parkinson’s Awareness Month, the Parkinson’s Foundation created the ABCs of PD to raise awareness of the myriad…
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease Symptoms & Treatment
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be shocking and unsettling. And while there are treatments, Parkinson’s is chronic and progressive and there is no known cure. In most cases, the cause is unknown. Symptoms vary widely. And there is no brain scan or blood test to definitively determine a diagnosis. About 60,000 Americans…
Read MoreSymptoms and Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
The Parkinson’s Stages Parkinson’s disease is a slowly developing neurological disorder that affects the body. It is classified as a “movement disorder” because it changes your brain’s ability to control parts of your body at will. Other movement disorders include cerebral palsy and Tourette syndrome. When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, the recognizable symptoms…
Read MoreBreakthrough Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Matt Morton, Eastern Oklahoma Director for the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma, discusses treatments for Parkinson’s, such as deep brain stimulation and Duopa.
Read MoreParkinson’s Care and Assisted Living Communities
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain responsible for producing dopamine. Symptoms of Parkinson’s usually develop slowly over several years, and these symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity, and changes in speech, balance and gait. Additional symptoms include problems chewing or swallowing, skin issues, sleeping problems and depression. While…
Read MoreHow Diet Can Help People Better Manage Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year. Parkinson’s is a disease characterized by nerve damage in the brain, with common symptoms including tremors, loss of balance, and restlessness. Although Parkinson’s can’t be cured, there are many options for treatment to reduce symptoms, including exercise. There are also many things a patient can…
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