#ParkinsonsDiseaseAwarenessMonth: Pause 4 Parkinson’s
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and in its honour, events are taking place all over the world to…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
7 Things to Know About Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month so we’re looking at some of the treatment options available for people with Parkinson’s disease. …
Is Blurred Vision an Early Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?
In this video from the Veterans Health Administration, army veteran W.D. Perdieu shares that that he recently began experiencing problems with his…
7 Physical Clues You Could Have Depression
Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be brought to your…
What Is Parkinsonism?
In this brief video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Dr. Maurizio Facheris talks about…
Parkinson’s Disease Stories: Being Diagnosed at 34
When Tonya Walker first started experiencing strange symptoms—like her arms not moving when she walked and her left hand losing its dexterity—she…
4 Tips for Taking Care of Caregivers
While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one…
Woman Invents Magnetic Shirt to Help People With Disabilities
Following her husband’s frustration at not being able to do up the buttons on his formal work shirts, Maura Horton…
Parkinson’s Disease Patient Explains Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment
In this video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Richie Rothenberg explains deep brain stimulation surgery. Richie…
How Dance Therapy Is Helping Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Exercise is extremely important for patients with Parkinsons’s disease. Getting out and doing something fun while also staying active is…