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There are several things you can do to improve your daily routine while living with Parkinson’s. Many of these changes include small adjustments and renovations to your home, which should be your safe place now more than ever. To help you with all these overwhelming changes, we’ve put together a…

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.

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…

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association has partnered with Smart Patients to build an online community for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. MORE: Parkinson’s disease symptoms: How to manage “freezing” The platform is free to use for people who…

In this video from (the) Gen, Associate Professor Simon Lewis from the Brain and Mind Institute in Australia talks about how Parkinson’s disease can be predicted in patients through sleep disorders. MORE: The role of dopamine in the development of Parkinson’s disease Lewis explains that patients often present…

One of the most frustrating symptoms of living with a chronic illness is brain fog. There are medications to treat many symptoms of chronic diseases, but sadly there isn’t yet a pill that takes away brain fog. However, there are ways to deal with it so patients can minimize its effects and…

Most people know of Parkinson’s disease and have a good idea of its symptoms, but very few know much more than that about this progressive illness. Since Parkinson’s disease awareness month is around the corner (April), we’ve put together some simple stats and facts that you can share near and far. With help from…

If you’re struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, it’s incredibly helpful to have a list of organizations that can support you or your loved one along the way. The following is not an exhaustive list, but hopefully it will prove to be a helpful resource. 1. The…

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. To date, there is no cure for the condition, but there are medications and therapies available to address some of the symptoms and improve quality of life for patients. Here are eight of the main drugs and therapies used…

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…