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On Our Mind: Parkinson’s Isn’t Just a Movement Disorder
April 24, 2014
… take on the state of things: Each of us is a collection of mental strengths and weaknesses: “normal” people as well as … … We are comfortable with the idea that physical health is not just a single number but a multiplicity of factors. That’s where we need to arrive about mental problems. As we get older, we’re all going to lose a …
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Podcast: Virtual Checkup: How Telehealth Brings Parkinson's Care to You (Webinar Audio)
July 27, 2022
… Telehealth allows you to see your doctor or health care provider from home. Many people with Parkinson’s … remove the in-person requirement for Medicare coverage of mental health visits . Want to see the slides and other …
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Senator Cory Booker Publishes Op-Ed on Parkinson's Disease
April 24, 2014
… describes the difficulties his mother faced navigating the health care system as a caregiver : Caregivers, like my mom, … care grew — especially when Parkinson’s began to affect his mental health — my mother eventually required home health care …
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UPDATE: Pre-existing Condition Protections Under Threat
December 19, 2018
… The ACA remains in effect at this time. The Department of Health and Human Services will continue to administer and … impact on individuals receiving coverage through the health care exchanges. A range of health care provider … provide a majority of care to individuals for physical and mental conditions, we can speak clearly that these insurance …
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People with Parkinson’s Need Access to Telehealth
May 17, 2021
… Parkinson’s (and everyone) to see their doctors and other health care providers through telehealth means they were able to keep up with their … would not normally see because they lived too far away, mental health counseling sessions and physical therapy …
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6 Self-Care Tips for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers
May 15, 2015
… time for self-care can make a big difference in preventing health challenges and mental health difficulties for caregivers. The Foundation’s …