Driving and Parkinsonโs disease For some people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD), there may come a time when it is no longer safe for them to drive. This is a very sensitive and fraught issue since for many people, driving is equated with independence, and people with PD may assume that relinquishing driving means a further […]
Focused Ultrasound for Parkinsonโs disease Although elective procedures are currently being postponed in hospitals across the country because of the necessary focus on COVID-19, eventually our hospitals will return to normal and non-emergent procedures will be performed again. This will include elective procedures for the treatment of Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Two brain procedures that are […]
Today, I will address a topic that I get asked about quite often via the Ask A Doctor portal on our website. People are eager to learn about the differences between the PD care received from a general neurologist versus a Movement Disorders Specialist. What distinguishes one from the other? While there are many similarities […]
Mental health in the time of COVID-19 Many people are feeling tense and anxious in this difficult time. But for people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD), as well as for anyone with a chronic disease, this time can be more stressful than for those without health issues, for a number of reasons. I have previously discussed […]
A tremor doesnโt always mean itโs Parkinsonโs Many people think of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) as the โtremor diseaseโ, so much so, that when a tremor is noticed, the first diagnosis people typically think of is PD. Although about 25% of people with PD do not have tremor, 75% of them do, so tremor is certainly […]
Planning for the What ifs โ Part Three Falls, Extreme Immobility and Secretion Management ย Today we continueย Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs,ย 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 in their […]
Exploring therapeutic treatments for Parkinsonโs disease A growing number of people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) are interested in trying to improve both their motor and non-motor symptoms with therapies that are not medications. Beyond physical, occupational and speech therapy, all of which can play a crucial role in maximizing function in PD, there are a […]
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 […]
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