Parkinson's Disease
Seniors Staying Active
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Parkinsons and Biking
Savannah Guthrie reports on some new research that can be promising in alleviating the tremors and rigidity of Parkinson's disease.
Savannah Guthrie reports on some new research that can be promising in alleviating the tremors and rigidity of Parkinson's disease.
Skin Stem Cells
Harvard University researchers have created stem cell lines from adult skin cells.
Harvard University researchers have created stem cell lines from adult skin cells.
Frailty Alzheimers
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Parkinsons Dance
Fitness, exercise, and even dancing can help Parkinson's patients maintain mobility and balance.
Fitness, exercise, and even dancing can help Parkinson's patients maintain mobility and balance.
Senior Sleep
Seniors are known to be lousy sleepers - now researchers are figuring out why - and the answer may surprise you!
Seniors are known to be lousy sleepers - now researchers are figuring out why - and the answer may surprise you!
When Parkinson's Meds Wear Off: A Personal Look
Being a patient with Parkinson's disease means having to adjust to motor difficulties that come from the disease itself, as well as those that can arise from medication.
Being a patient with Parkinson's disease means having to adjust to motor difficulties that come from the disease itself, as well as those that can arise from medication.
Parkinson's Disease: Looking for a Cure
Join specialists as they talk about the latest in cutting edge therapy, as well as promising research that may define the future of Parkinson's treatment.
Join specialists as they talk about the latest in cutting edge therapy, as well as promising research that may define the future of Parkinson's treatment.
Overcoming Disabilities by Making Music
This drum circle provides therapy for these nursing home residents by giving them the chance to interact, to reconnect with other people and with their own sense of timing.
This drum circle provides therapy for these nursing home residents by giving them the chance to interact, to reconnect with other people and with their own sense of timing.
Music Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Move
Music therapy helps patients with Parkinson's disease move more freely by providing them with a tempo that acts as an auditory guide. Some studies suggest music is more effective than physical therapy for these patients
Music therapy helps patients with Parkinson's disease move more freely by providing them with a tempo that acts as an auditory guide. Some studies suggest music is more effective than physical therapy for these patients
How Music Heals the Body as Well as the Soul
Research shows music therapy can help people dealing with many serious illnesses, including Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.
Research shows music therapy can help people dealing with many serious illnesses, including Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's and stroke.
Device Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: Personal Stories
Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million people in the United States, and though there is no cure, there are various treatment options available. One of the latest approaches includes a device therapy called deep brain stimulation.
Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million people in the United States, and though there is no cure, there are various treatment options available. One of the latest approaches includes a device therapy called deep brain stimulation.
Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's Patients
Among the new treatments for Parkinson's disease, one of the most talked-about is a high-tech device that triggers "deep brain stimulation."
Among the new treatments for Parkinson's disease, one of the most talked-about is a high-tech device that triggers "deep brain stimulation."
Caregiving Can Come With A Price
If caring for others, be certain you're also caring for yourself; caregivers often suffer from major stress that can be harmful.
If caring for others, be certain you're also caring for yourself; caregivers often suffer from major stress that can be harmful.
Current Treatments for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsons treatments seek to eliminate the symptoms of Parkinson disease but these effective treatments, which often use a substance called L-dopa, may cause motor complications known as dyskinesias.
Parkinsons treatments seek to eliminate the symptoms of Parkinson disease but these effective treatments, which often use a substance called L-dopa, may cause motor complications known as dyskinesias.
Parkinson's Disease Through a Caregiver's Eyes
Having a loved one with Parkinson's disease means adjusting to motor complications, difficulties with memory, depression and hallucinations.
Having a loved one with Parkinson's disease means adjusting to motor complications, difficulties with memory, depression and hallucinations.
Talking to Your Doctor About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease poses tremendous challenges to both patients and their caregivers. Fortunately doctors have a number of effective treatments available to help alleviate symptoms and improve a patient's quality of life.
Parkinson's disease poses tremendous challenges to both patients and their caregivers. Fortunately doctors have a number of effective treatments available to help alleviate symptoms and improve a patient's quality of life.
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A condition in an older person's brain causes a build up of pressure from fluid, creating symptoms similar to Parkinson's and dementia.
A condition in an older person's brain causes a build up of pressure from fluid, creating symptoms similar to Parkinson's and dementia.