Local Support Groups APDA NJ offers many local support groups in communities around the state for individuals and caregivers.Although we do our best to keep information up to date, details are subject to change. Always call the specific support group contact number to verify meeting date and time. Click here for Free Support Groups from […]
Caregiver for 7 year(s) My Dad passed away in March, 1993, and Mom’s hands were shaking. At that time I had no clue about Parkinson’s Disease. In the beginning Mom continued to live her life without blinking an eyelash. I gave her encouragement—advising her to exercise her legs by getting a stationary bicycle and reading aloud to […]
Sleep Problems Nighttime Parkinson’s issues and how they can be treated Contributed by: Johan Samanta*, MD, Director-Movement Disorders Research, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Clinical Associate Professor-Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine. For most people night is a time of rest and renewal, however, for many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) night all too […]
Parkinson’s Effects on Vision People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may have a variety of complaints related to their vision such as trouble reading, double vision and dry eyes. While these issues don’t affect every person with PD, it is important to know what the different issues are and that there are a variety of ways […]
Common Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Below, we discuss the most common Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Remember that although these are the typical symptoms, they can vary greatly from individual to individual—both in terms of their intensity and how they progress. Motor symptoms generally involve movement, while non-motor symptoms do not. Use the links below to quickly […]
