10 Tips for a ‘Common Sense Approach’ to Life With a Chronic Illness
While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
3 Causes of Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease
Psychosis is the term used when patients experience hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations are more likely to occur in the later…
6 Celebrities With Parkinson’s Disease
There are many celebrities battling Parkinson’s disease. Living with the disease is difficult enough without worrying about your health deteriorating in the public…
7 Hand Exercises to Help People With Parkinson’s Disease
In this video from Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness, a physical therapist named Madi demonstrates some…
American Parkinson’s Disease Association Builds Online Community
The American Parkinson’s Disease Association has partnered with Smart Patients to build…
9 Ways to Manage Brain Fog
One of the most frustrating symptoms of living with a chronic illness is brain fog. There are medications to treat…
11 Facts About Parkinson’s Disease You May Not Know
Most people know of Parkinson’s disease and have a good idea of its symptoms, but very few know much more than that…
What Is Parkinsonism?
In this brief video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Dr. Maurizio Facheris talks…
7 Things to Know About Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
Although there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are medications that can help patients better cope with the symptoms of…
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: How to Manage ‘Freezing’
Freezing is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease, but can affect people in many different ways. Often a person freezes while walking,…