Dear Angel, Q1. My father is hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine because he has Parkinson’s. My friend is experiencing the same hesitancy with her mother, who is in the early stages of dementia. Have you heard anything … [Read more...]
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Critter Corner: Could the COVID-19 Vaccine Negatively Affect Someone with Parkinson’s or Dementia?
April 9, 2021 by
Critter Corner: Does COVID-19 Have Any Connection to Parkinson’s Disease?
September 25, 2020 by
Dear Hayek, My uncle, Ronnie, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease last year. He suffered for a long time with deteriorating mobility, speech issues, and inability to swallow. Eventually, he was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Print This PageNot Alone: A Daughter and Her Dad Battle Parkinson’s Together
June 19, 2018 by
When Kelly's dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 20 years ago, she researched the disease and the best treatment options for him. Little did she know that she too would be diagnosed with the same devastating disease four … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeven Marathons in Seven Days with Parkinson’s?
February 14, 2018 by
Bret Parker has had Parkinson's for 11 years, since he was 38 years old. Recently, he made an amazing goal for himself of running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and nothing was going to stop him from achieving it. That was … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Amazing Power of Stem Cells for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Other Diseases
December 27, 2016 by
Andrea’s father has had Parkinson’s for more than 15 years. When she visits him, she notices his motor skills are diminishing and he is becoming quite difficult to understand. She holds back her tears, as she remembers the man who … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Local High School Student Invents App to Identify Signs of Parkinson’s
April 16, 2015 by
Dear Baxter, My mother was taking pictures at my daughter's birthday party, and felt shaky holding the camera. This has happened in other instances, also. Recently, she's complained that her muscles are stiff, and her balance … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlternative Ways to Stave Off Parkinson’s
April 15, 2015 by
Fred Ransdell, who has had Parkinson's since 1996, is an avid runner. (Source: The Dallas Morning News) Parkinson's disease, a degenerative movement disorder of the central nervous system, was discovered nearly 200 years ago. … [Read more...]
Print This PagePesticide exposure could increase risk of Parkinson’s
February 5, 2014 by
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that impairs motor skills and speech. In its advanced stages, sufferers could become disabled, with problems feeding themselves, talking, and walking. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCommon Natural Sweetener Mannitol May Treat Parkinson’s Disease
July 18, 2013 by
Nearly 1.5 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure. Fortunately, a new study indicates that the artificial sweetener mannitol, a common component of sugar-free … [Read more...]
Print This PageApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month- Furthering Awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
April 2, 2013 by
Since 2010, April has been designated as Parkinson’s Awareness Month by the US Senate. The purpose of Parkinson’s Awareness Month is to reach out to others to promote understanding of the disease, gain support from the community, … [Read more...]
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