Author Archives: Marta Ribeiro

In this video from Panorama Patient Network LLC, neurologist Susan Fox talks about some of the lifestyle changes people living with Parkinson’s disease can make to improve their quality of life. MORE: How does Parkinson’s disease affect the brain? Fox begins by explaining that exercise…

Retired English rugby star, Mike Tindall, appeared on British television to talk about his father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. Talking to Good Morning Britain, Tindall explained that his father Philip had been experiencing symptoms of the disease for about 18 months before finally seeing a…

If your life has been affected by Parkinson’s disease, then the name Michael J. Fox is familiar to you. Not only is he the hero of the Back To The Future movies, but he’s also one of the most well-known faces of Parkinson’s disease. MORE: Did you know that…

Finding out a friend, family member or co-worker has Parkinson’s disease is devastating, and despite our best intentions, we often say things that are offensive or hurtful. What the patient really wants to hear is that you’re there for them and thinking of them. With that in mind, we’ve compiled…

Being diagnosed with a complex and serious disease like Parkinson’s is never easy. Patients and caregivers immediately start considering what changes will be necessary in order to make day-to-day life easy and safe for the recently diagnosed. There are several things you can do to improve your daily routine while living with Parkinson’s. Many of these…

We know that living with Parkinson’s disease can be difficult and the condition poses many challenges, however, there are ways to manage it that can help make everyday life more comfortable. With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of seven ways to self-manage Parkinson’s disease based on information from…

In this video from Intermountain Healthcare, Parkinson’s disease patient Michael Foerster talks about how his diagnosis has affected his life. He and Dr. Katherine L. Widnell discuss the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s disease and how it can help slow down the progression of the disease…

In this video from Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness, a physical therapist named Madi demonstrates some simple hand and wrist exercises that may be useful for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. MORE: Boxing classes prove a big hit with Parkinson’s disease patients The hand and wrist…

There are many celebrities battling Parkinson’s disease. Living with the disease is difficult enough without worrying about your health deteriorating in the public eye. Let’s take a look at how these public figures have managed their disease in Hollywood. Muhammad Ali Ali was initially diagnosed in 1984, just three short years after he…

Oral health is essential for everyone, but people living with Parkinson’s disease need to pay particular attention to their mouth, teeth and gums to limit any problems. MORE: Three causes of psychosis in Parkinson’s disease According to the National Parkinsons Foundation, Parkinson’s disease can affect oral health in a number of…