https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIEUEV9wlyI In this easy to understand Osmosis video, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is explained through animation. The video focuses on five main factors: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the pathology of Parkinson’s disease. Michael J. Fox Foundation grant aims for a way of treating dementia in Parkinson’s patients. Find out more here. …
Being able to write your name or draw a straight line are basic things which most of us take for granted. But for Emma, a young-onset Parkinson’s patient, not being able to do these fundamental tasks is doubly hard for her because she is also a graphic designer. As…
We know that living with Parkinson’s disease can be difficult and the condition poses many challenges, however, there are ways that you can manage it to make your 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…
In this informative video from the Khan Academy shared in May 2015, some of the less obvious and well-known symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are discussed. Discover four possible causes of Parkinson’s disease. The film uses simple sketches to demonstrate what happens in the brain and body of a…
In this video from (the) Gen shared in 2015, Associate Professor Simon Lewis from the Brain and Mind Institute in Australia talks about how Parkinson’s disease could be predicted in patients through sleep disorders. Read about the role of dopamine in the development of Parkinson’s disease. Lewis explains…
Being a caregiver for a loved one who has Parkinson’s disease can be very stressful. It’s difficult to watch someone close to you suffer and you want to be able to do your best for them, but it’s important to remember that you also have to take care of yourself…
In this video from infona001 shared in October 2012, we meet John. John was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23 and is one of the youngest people in Britain with the condition. Early-onset Parkinson’s disease is extremely rare, and as John pointed out in…
Because Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition, it can be difficult to spot the early warning signs. However, we have compiled a list of 10 of the most common early signs and symptoms of the disease, according to the National Parkinson Foundation. This is one of the…
In this video shared by Chad Moir, Chad demonstrates exercises that can help Parkinson’s disease patients with balance and stride length. Meet Gregory Chandler, who hasn’t let Parkinson’s disease get in the way of his lust for life. Chad Moir runs a personal training company called DopaFit,…
In this video by Timothy Cummings in January 2013, we meet Diane Hastings, the wife of Scottish international Rugby star Gavin Hastings. Diane was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003 at just 39 years old. As a patient with young-onset Parkinson’s, Diane speaks candidly about how she was…
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