I recently wrote about the dangers of aspiration pneumonia (click!). Today I am writing about a related, more uplifting phenomenon: The SPEAK-OUT! Therapy Program, which aims to help people with […]
A New Issue: Voice Training with SPEAK OUT! Therapy Read More »
Even if you can’t get to the gym, pool or other location to build up your body, you can exercise at home. Here’s how to do it.
Easy-But-Worthwhile Exercises to Do at Home When You Can’t Go to the Gym Read More »
Aspiration pneumonia was the most common reason for the emergency admission of patients with Parkinson’s Disease whose disease duration was >5 years. Pneumonia was one of the main causes of death.
Worried About Aspiration Pneumonia? Read More »
******** My sister just sent me an article from the Harvard Gazette that discusses a new kind of robotic clothing that helps Parkinson’s patients walk without freezing of gait, or
Wearable Robotic Clothing Stops Freezing of Gait Read More »
************** There’s a disconnect between YouTube videos about bladder issues put out by various Parkinson’s organizations (see example below) and documents you can find by Googling “Parkinson’s disease” + “urinary
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People with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) often hear doctors and others say, “You won’t die from Parkinson’s, you’ll die with Parkinson’s.” This can be misleading.
Mortality and Parkinson’s Read More »
********** The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) invites you to its upcoming webinar, co-hosted with SAGE. In this webinar, expert panelists will discuss Parkinson’s disease and how it is experienced
Taking Pride in Brain Health: Parkinson’s Disease and the LGBTQ+ Community Read More »
********** ********** This week I was approved for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), whereby neurosurgeons will drill two holes in my skull and insert a wire in each to electrically stimulate
I’ve Been Approved for Deep Brain Stimulation Read More »
********** As Parkies age, they may become more homebound and may (or, more likely, will) experience cognitive decline. One enjoyable way to tackle both is by joining or starting an
Empower Your Brain and Perk Up Your Social Life by Starting a Book Club Read More »
********** ********** This week the NY Times reprinted an article about balance training, which is probably an overlooked area of concern for many people, whether they have Parkinson’s or not.