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This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: A Parkinson’s disease patient talks about his deep brain stimulation procedure.  Dr. Patricia Deldin from the University of Michigan Depression Center explains exactly what depression is and what it isn’t. Deldin shares that depression is an invisible…

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. National…

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 April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month, we’ve put together some simple stats and facts that you can share near and far. With help from the Parkinson’s…

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and in its honour, events are taking place all over the world to raise both awareness and vital funds to research better treatments for the disease and to ultimately find a cure. MORE: Living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease. The…

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month so we’re looking at some of the treatment options available for people with 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 the condition. If patients no longer find these medications helpful,…

In this video from the Veterans Health Administration, army veteran W.D. Perdieu shares that that he recently began experiencing problems with his vision, and his neurologist Dr. George Gitchel further explains the symptom’s connection to Parkinson’s disease. MORE: Find out what it’s like to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at a young…

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 doctor’s attention so that it can be treated. But how do you spot depression?  With help from prevention.com, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common physical signs that someone is…

In this brief video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Dr. Maurizio Facheris talks about Parkinsonism and its relationship to Parkinson’s disease. MORE: Woman invents magnetic shirt to help her husband who suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism is a medical term used to describe…

When Tonya Walker first started experiencing strange symptoms—like her arms not moving when she walked and her left hand losing its dexterity—she thought she’d pulled a muscle. Living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease.  However, when the symptoms continued, Walker realized something wasn’t right. She visited her primary care doctor who initially thought she might have…

While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved, as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is…