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Parkinson's Disease Information for Caregivers
September 21, 2015
… from Parkinson’s caregiving and how to care for your own health. How Can I Help Manage My Loved One’s Care? A spouse, … on the lookout for caregiver burnout: a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that may come with a change … experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, meet with a mental health professional. If possible, bring in …
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Facebook Live Wrap-Up: Q&A with Team Fox Athlete Jimmy Choi
August 14, 2017
… he continues to live well with PD. How do you deal with the mental aspects of Parkinson's, whether it be chronic depression for some or just the mental toll the disease can take? Jimmy Choi: Living with … me. (Of course, everyone is different both physically and mentally, so please consult your care team if you are …
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Do Brain Games Really Work?
October 29, 2014
… game strengthens memory, reflexes and multi-tasking, all mental skills that slacken as we age. But do brain games … Industry From the Scientific Community" saying the games' health values tend to be exaggerated at best and misleading … active social life are all better-proven ways to maintain a healthy mind. But while many are skeptical, researchers …
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Phenoprofiling PD
… so-called "non-motor features," including problems with mental functioning, depression, falling asleep or staying … of disability, quality of life and required care. Fundamental to our understanding of how one patient may differ … features of PD as well as disability and global outcomes of health. In 2003, the SCOPA-PROPARK cohort study started, in …
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Executive, ADL, and Cholinergic Functions in PD
… disease also suffer from non-motor symptoms, such as mental, memory, or mood disturbances. Dopamine has been … disease, which is a neurological disorder characterized by mental and memory problems. Recent research from Dr. …
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Ask the MD: Caring for the Parkinson’s Care Partner during a Pandemic
November 20, 2020
… five or 10 minutes a day focused on your own interests and health can boost your physical and emotional well-being. … care and other services. And, if helpful, work with a mental health professional (many are available virtually) to …