Ourย A Closer Lookย blog is designed to educate, inform and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Our Interview with APDA Researchers series within the blog was created to give you a closer look at some of the dedicated APDA-funded researchers who are focused on finding better treatments and a […]
A discussion about navigating Parkinsonโs and parenting About ten percent of people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) are diagnosed before the age of 50, a subset of PD known as Young Onset Parkinsonโs Disease (YOPD), sometimes referred to as Early Onset Parkinsonโs Disease. People with YOPD have a number of unique concerns that people who are […]
Planning for the What Ifs, Part Two Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโs Disease Today we continue Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent […]
Dr. Gilbert explores the particular concerns of undergoing surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Data analysis, prescriptions trends and the risk of Parkinsonโs disease It is incredibly important when taking any medication(s) to be aware of potential interactions with other drugs or supplements you may also be taking. It can be confusing, especially if youโre taking more than one medication and/or dealing with more than one ailment or disease […]
Diagnosis of PD is often preceded by a decreased ability to smell. It is therefore ironic that two recent news stories have suggested that people with PD may be able to be identified by others based on their particular odor, one that could potentially be used as a method of PD diagnosis. Could this be […]
Planning for the What Ifs Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโs Disease Today we continue Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent of their […]
Planning for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Itโs hard to think about the tough stuff. The what ifs, the worst-case scenarios, the unknowns. For most, if not all people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD), the condition is progressive, which means that it gets worse with time. However, for many of you, the worsening is gradual, maybe even imperceptible […]
Repurposed medications to treat Parkinsonโs Disease Repurposing medications is a process by which medications already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for one reason are tested and shown to work for another purpose. One great example of this is the use of Amantadine for Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Amantadine was first approved for the […]
Interview with ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen Bill Rasmussen, Founder of the sports cable network ESPN, revealed this past summer that he was diagnosed with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) in 2014 at the age of 81. Since his announcement, he has been determined to spread his dual message of awareness and optimism. Recently, he sat down with […]
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