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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…

Approximately 50 percent of Parkinson’s disease patients will experience differences in a variety of cognitive skills and mild cognitive changes as their condition progresses. However, this doesn’t mean they have dementia, which is diagnosed when a person experiences problems with more than one cognitive area and the impairment begins to affect daily life. MORE: …

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease experience vision and eye problems. Some of the issues are a direct symptom of the disease, whereas others may be a side effect of medication taken to help treat Parkinson’s. MORE: How does Parkinson’s disease affect the brain? According to the National Parkinson’s Foundation,…

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…

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 …

Following her husband’s frustration at not being able to do up the buttons on his formal work shirts, Maura Horton came up with a simple and practical solution: magnetic buttons. MORE: Seven important facts to know about Parkinson’s disease According to a report on Fox News, Horton’s husband Don was diagnosed…

Parkinson’s disease affects movement, coordination and mobility and as the disease progresses, it can often begin to ebb away at the confidence a person living with the condition has in their own abilities. However, all is not lost and there are ways that you can improve your confidence in movement. Although…

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disease which 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…

A recent study of the Parkinson’s disease protein LRRK2 has shifted into a new phase — one that will take it into outer space. This week, a research team from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research, launched…

This Macmillan Cancer Support video shares some tips on how to get the best out of your doctor’s appointments and hospital visits. MORE: The Importance of Oral Health in Parkinson’s Disease Dr. Davina Deniszczyc explains that before you meet with your doctor it’s a good idea to prepare a…