In this video from CBS New York, Dr. Max Gomez discusses a new mobile app which allows people living with Parkinson’s disease to adjust their brain stimulators. MORE: Seven things to know about deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease. Some people with Parkinson’s disease…
It’s estimated that around a third of people living with Parkinson’s disease experience “freezing” from time to time. “Freezing” often happens when patients are walking and suddenly change direction or while raising the foot to go up a step, but it can also affect arm movements and even speech.  Freezing can lead to…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZunn4ML5o If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself. This isn’t a helpful state of mind and it potentially means you’re missing out on life. In this video from NewLifeOutlook, Anna Scanlon shares her five…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUNgYbsQms If you have a chronic illness, you know just how much energy it takes to complete your daily chores and common household tasks. In this video from newlifeoutlook, Jennifer shares some practical tips to help make life a little easier for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. MORE: New Microsoft…
Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronic disease. They allow patients to regain some of their independence by helping with small everyday tasks like opening and closing doors, fetching meds, acting as a prop or support as their owner stands, switching on lights and attracting attention…
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 a new online community for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. MORE: Parkinson’s disease symptoms: How to manage “freezing.” The platform will be free to use for…
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…
Freezing is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease, but can affect people in many different ways. Often a person freezes while walking, usually when changing direction or walking up a step, feeling as though their foot has become glued to the ground. But freezing can affect other movements, too. Male patients reported…
Tech giant Microsoft has just unveiled one of their newest, most innovative designs:Â a wristwatch that can temporarily halt tremors in people with Parkinson’s disease. MORE:Â Inventor solves graphic designer’s problem with Parkinson’s tremors. The prototype was showcased last week at the Microsoft Build 2017 event in Seattle, Washington. The watch…
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