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Ask the MD: Parkinson’s and Coronavirus: Staying Active
April 8, 2020
… sessions and physical therapy appointments are canceled due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are wondering how to keep up … are many ways to stay active and connected to the exercise community,” says Becky Farley, PT, MS, PhD, and Chief …
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Frequency of Impulse Control Disorder Symptoms in De Novo Parkinson Disease Patients and Healthy Controls
June 17, 2012
… Movement Disorder Society - Dublin, Ireland Objective: To determine the frequency of impulse control disorder (ICD) … if PD itself confers an altered risk of ICD expression compared with the general population. Methods: Data was gathered as …
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Jeans Proceeds Benefit Light of Day Foundation & Parkinson's Disease Research
December 18, 2013
… and many are looking for items that allow their purchases to benefit a charitable cause. Often, it’s a struggle to … , shoppers have a third option. Stitch’s has collaborated with American rock n’ roll legend Willie Nile to raise money … Nile’s authentic rock n’ roll attitude, reflects the compassion of the community supporting the cause and honors …
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Recipe: Provençal Vegetable Soup from The Pollan Family Table
October 28, 2014
… making it a nice fall meal for those taking levodopa. Photos courtesy of John Kernick. PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP AU PISTOU WITH PARMESAN CRISPS FROM THE MARKET Carrots (2 medium) … cannellini beans, rinsed and drained In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded and grated Parmesan cheese. Drop …
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Give Through Your IRA | The Michael J. Fox Foundation
… save on taxes by making a donation from your IRA. Learn how to give through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). … to help make it simple. Supporting Parkinson’s Research with an IRA Gift: The Trainors "When we make a donation to … donate up to $108,000 each year per person without paying income tax on the gift. It's a smart way to give and see your …
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The Emotional Side of Caregiving: Parkinson's Caregivers Share Advice
February 9, 2016
… Caregiving for someone with Parkinson's disease can bring up a range of difficult … many of which are challenging and often conflicting. To start, juggling daily and long-term care needs can be … caregiving takes up. Parkinson's disease can also impact communication skills , especially speech and facial …