Do you have Parkinson's Disease? Do you want to learn more and share your story?
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month Join us for an evening with Dr. Ray Dorsey University of Rochester Medical Center on Wednesday,...
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- Apr 4, 2022
Newly Diagnosed? Here's a resource just for you.
PD SELF (Self-Efficacy Learning Forum) is an eight-module innovative disease management program that helps people newly diagnosed with...
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- Mar 15, 2022
StoryCorps: Anissa Mitchell and Joan Lincoln discuss their personal experience as caregivers
Listen here https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/anissa-mitchell-and-joan-lincoln and/or read here SUBJECT LOG / TIME CODE 01:02 AM...
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- Mar 3, 2022
Why should people with Parkinson's dance?
Dancing Your Way to a Better Quality of Life with Parkinson's https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living/dance-therapy Dancing Helps People...
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- Feb 26, 2022
Check Out the 6th Edition of "Every Victory Counts"
First published in 2010, the Every Victory Counts® manual broke new ground as the only resource of its kind, devoted solely to the...
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- Dec 15, 2021
What some experts say about financial planning and PD
Long-term financial planning is important for everyone -- but it is essential if you are coping with the expense of a chronic illness,...
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- Dec 10, 2021
Stress and mindfulness in Parkinson’s disease – a survey in 5000 patients
From https://rdcu.be/cC0cI van der Heide, A., Speckens, A.E.M., Meinders, M.J. et al. Stress and mindfulness in Parkinson’s disease – a...
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- Nov 27, 2021
Suggestions that may help make using a smartphone or computer easier.
Using a computer or smartphone can be complicated by poor eyesight and tremors. Here are a few suggestions that may help make using them...
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- Nov 18, 2021
What some experts say about maintaining dental health
Parkinson Foundation Maintaining dental health is important for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD symptoms can complicate dental...
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- Nov 1, 2021
The Latest in Parkinson’s Medications
This article has a current annotated list of PD medications. Excerpted and read more from --> https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/la...
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- Sep 20, 2021
Lower Back Pain And Parkinson’s Disease
I have a 30 to 40-year history of episodes of bad back pain. Episodes occurred every two to three years. Typically, a week or two after...
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- Sep 10, 2021
What some experts say about Duopa
A gel of levodopa and carbidopa is infused through a surgically implanted tube into the small intestine, where levodopa is absorbed. Is...
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- Aug 17, 2021
Participate in a research study and help a grad student get her degree
If you have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, you are invited to participate in a research study. Sydney Richards, a Master’s student...
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- Jul 29, 2021
2021 Stand Up to Parkinson’s amateur Golf championship
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Saratoga National Golf Club Price Chopper Market 32, BBL Construction, Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse, CDTA...
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- Jul 25, 2021
What some experts say about sleep and PD
The brain changes that are part of PD can also cause sleep difficulties and some people have problems sleeping even before movement...
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- Jul 6, 2021
What some experts say about medical marijuana and CBD
https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/ask-md-medical-marijuana-and-parkinsons-disease The second most common cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD),...
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- Jun 19, 2021
What some experts say about micrographia
What is micrographia? Micrographia is an acquired disorder that features abnormally small, cramped handwriting or the progression to...
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- Jun 3, 2021
Scientific evidence: Exercise, Yoga, and Meditation Can Help
"Exercise is a universally available, side-effect-free medicine that should be prescribed to vulnerable populations as a preventive...
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- Jun 3, 2021
What is a Parkinson's yoga class?
Yoga is an effective way for Parkinson's sufferers to increase flexibility and ward off the rigidity associated with PD. Muscle spasms,...
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- Jun 3, 2021
What is a Parkinson's Boxing class?
A Parkinson’s boxing class is a full-body workout exercise regimen where you perform non-combat boxing exercises. A typical Parkinson’s...
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