by Jill Hammergren Caring for someone is one of the purest acts of love you can do. Caregiving for a loved one is one of the most challenging, demanding, and often […]
A paper in the British Journal of General Practice reveals that the risk of developing Parkinson’s is twice as high for those with anxiety. A team of researchers at the University College […]
Parkinson’s symptoms can make keeping the house clean and tidy more difficult. Here, we share people’s tips on how they manage the housework. “I suggest cleaning one room at a time. Or […]
The research will be tested in animal models of the disease. Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. are developing brain implants using small clusters of lab-grown cells […]
If you have Parkinson’s, you may have problems making movements that include an element of twisting your body, such as turning when walking. Stiffness and slowness of movement are common symptoms in Parkinson’s. […]
It has been two years since the Mid North Coast Local Health District Movement Disorders Neurology Service was established and patients are praising the benefits of the highly specialised care […]
Apathy is a loss of motivation for doing things. It can appear in different ways, such as not being interested in activities someone used to enjoy, difficulties planning tasks, or […]
Art, craft and music Keep small items in trays or baskets so they’re less likely to be knocked onto the floor. Or use non-slip mats to keep things in place […]
The conspicuous symptoms of Parkinson’s disease – uncontrollable tremors, slowed down motions, and the feeling that one’s feet are stuck to the ground – all stem from the loss of […]