Warning: This article contains adult themes and terms.Each year, top Parkinson's experts from around the world who treat people with Parkinson's at a Parkinson's Foundation-designated Center of Excellence (a department or clinic within a hospital that specializes in PD) meet to discuss what latest in Parkinson's research and treatments. This article summarizes the 2018 Centers of Excellence Leader..
Research shows that touch promotes physical and mental well-being: it can reduce heart rate, reduce depression and anxiety, strengthen the immune system, and relieve pain. For couples, touch communicates affection and acceptance, which plays an important role in promoting intimacy.When people talk about intimacy in relationships, they often focus on sex; However, there are many types of intimacy, ..
Between 30-90% of people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) may experience intimacy problems. These challenges can affect both the person living with Parkinson's and their partner.Although it may seem taboo to talk about topics such as sex and the human body, understanding the impact of non-motor symptoms of PD such as sexual dysfunction and incontinence can help you live well.Explore intimacySe..
Psychosis can be a scary word. Understanding what it means in Parkinson's disease (PD) and how an individual may experience symptoms can reduce the fear and stigma surrounding this medical term. Hallucinations and delusions can be a common occurrence in PD. Talking openly about these symptoms can help your healthcare team discover the best treatment strategies. Learn about the different ways peopl..
Parkinson's disease is primarily known as a disorder that affects movement. However, for some people with Parkinson's disease (PWP), there are other disabling symptoms of the disease. Coping with dementia, including difficulties with memory and slowness in thinking or communicating, is a challenge for both people with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Recognizing the signs and designing strategies..
Parkinson's disease (PD) is becoming increasingly recognized for its non-motor features, including cognitive difficulties. For people with Parkinson's, these problems can be distressing and among the most difficult to discuss with their doctors and families. Cognition is difficult to define, but it generally refers to the brain processes through which we can discover and understand the world aroun..
Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a set of motor characteristics that include a progressive decrease in speed (bradykinesia) and range of movement, along with resting tremor or rigidity. However, conditions other than PD can also present these symptoms, resembling Parkinson's. Listed below are the most common medical conditions that can cause parkinsonism. 【Essential tremor】⭐Essentia..
Movement disorder specialists (MDS) are neurologists who specialize in conditions such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and are experienced in treating PD in all its phases. Dr. Janis Miyasaki is a movement disorders specialist and professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Alberta. We asked Dr. Miyasaki to delve into the medical side of the Parkinson's experience.Why is it important to s..
If you or your loved one has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Our Newly Diagnosed guide is designed to help people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones who are beginning their PD journey.Below we highlight seven things every newly diagnosed person should know, featuring information from our Newly Diagnosed guide.1. ..
A serious misconception about Parkinson’s disease (PD) is that rehabilitative care should only come into play in the later stages of the disease. In fact, rehabilitation can play a crucial role in managing and improving PD symptoms, function, and quality of life and reducing disability from day one.In January 2024, the Parkinson’s Foundation published a paper on the importance of deliv..
【What is Parkinson's?】Better understand the disease that affects 10 million people worldwide, along with its symptoms, causes and treatments.【Parkinson's disease (PD)】A neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.【Symptoms】Symptoms generally develop slowly over years...
