Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, significantly impacts movement, control, and everyday life. While no cure exists, a combination of treatments helps manage symptoms and enhance quality of life. Key approaches include medications like Levodopa, surgical interventions such as deep brain stimulation, various supportive therapies, and lifestyle adjustments. Emerging research and clinical trials offer hope […]

A doença de Parkinson é um distúrbio cerebral que leva a tremores, rigidez e dificuldade de equilíbrio e coordenação. Cerca de 60.000 americanos são diagnosticados com a doença de Parkinson a cada ano e mais de 10 milhões de pessoas vivem atualmente com ela em todo o mundo. Os sintomas desta doença geralmente começam gradualmente […]

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Doctors often use a rating scale to evaluate how far the disease has progressed. Here is what you can expect in the five stages of Parkinson’s Disease!

Si bien los temblores, la lentitud de movimientos, y los problemas de habla, se encuentran entre los síntomas más comunes del Parkinson, estos  tienden a presentarse sólo una vez que la enfermedad ha progresado. A fin de detectar la enfermedad de Parkinson en las primeras etapas de su desarrollo, a continuación se presentan 12 señales a las que hay que prestar atención.

While PD is characterized by tremors, as well as trouble with balance and even speech, there are ways to improve quality of life through lifestyle adjustments. From becoming more confident with mobility to enhancing your diet, here are some tips for those living with the disease. 

Parkinson’s progresses and presents differently for each individual, creating some myths and misconceptions about it. We’ve created this list of the most common myths and found the real facts behind them. Take a look and learn the truth about Parkinson’s disease….