Parkinson's Disease

Several news stories piqued my interest recently, and I thought caregivers and seniors alike could benefit from this information.

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is similar to Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s, but there’s one crucial difference: it can be cured. Discover how this cause of dementia can reversed.

Suspecting, confirming and living with Parkinson’s disease at an early age brings about its own set of unique challenges. Former football player and coach, Don Horton, shares his personal story and struggles with PD.

A professional caregiver I know said families often make a big mistake: turning older relatives into invalids. She said the family members mean well, but their "over-caring" efforts often have disastrous results.

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be extremely disruptive to a person's daily life. One promising therapy is a simple physical exercise: dance. Explore what movement can bring to seniors who are living with Parkinson's.

For many reasons, I knew I needed some new doctors. At 85, I especially wanted a geriatrician to play quarterback for my team. Here's what I did... and why.

Several recent developments—including a few mishaps on my cruise this winter around Cape Horn—have convinced me that my long, five-year Parkinson's honeymoon is over.

Since my Parkinson's diagnosis five years ago, my symptoms haven't been too disabling. I've lived a fairly normal, active life . . . for an almost-85 year old. I know that honeymoon is over now, and I'm wondering what happens next.

I so looked forward to this adventure, cruising around South America from Valparaiso, Chile, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. It didn't go as I'd hoped. I know now I should NOT have gone so far away, for so long, by myself. Here's are some of WHAT WENT WRONG.

I'm usually so good about being the CEO of my own health. But this time, I let something nasty creep up on me: skin cancer. Here's what happened.

A new surgical technique promises to help alleviate the neurological glitches caused by Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, depression and other brain disorders.

An accomplished neuroscientist and Parkinson’s patient shares the four fundamental things every senior living with PD really needs to maintain their physical and mental health and their quality of life.

Logically, being diagnosed with Parkinson's should have set me up for an unpleasant future. But the 365 days that followed my diagnosis were some of the best I've ever had.

Clinics and adult day centers commonly adopt various forms of art therapy programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Some researchers have found a link between treatment and newly awakened creativity. Other studies indicate that the changes in brain chemistry may play a role. AgingCare shares possible causes and creative endeavors that can help people not only cope but thrive through art.

Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease affecting about one million people in the US. The use of dopaminergic drugs brings interesting results. Dopamine’s main purpose is aiding the transmission of motor commands, but it is also involved in the brain’s reward system. AgingCare shares the stories of patients experiencing increased creativity under the influence of these medications.

Physical activity is a simple yet effective way of managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Learn how an active lifestyle benefits the mind and body and how to create a personalized Parkinson’s disease exercise program.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder, and while medications may significantly decrease symptoms in the first few years of the illness, physical abilities will decrease and Parkinson's symptoms will increase as the years go by.

Tips from veteran Parkinson's caregivers on how to best prepare for the challenges of caregiving during late stage Parkinson's Disease.

Although there is no specific diet to treat Parkinson's, adjusting your nutrition is an important step in maintaining strength and ensuring Parkinson's medications work properly.

See the recommended members of a Parkinson care team and the roles they play. Parkinson patients benefit most from a care team of professionals providing individualized treatment.