Q. We just found out that my mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I don’t know much about Parkinson’s, except that it is a progressive neurological disease with no cure and that it affects movement. The doctor said that … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Could the COVID-19 Vaccine Negatively Affect Someone with Parkinson’s or Dementia?
April 9, 2021 by
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...]
Print This PageThe One Promise You Can’t Always Keep
December 1, 2020 by
When couples fall in love and get married with vows including “in sickness and in health,” they often pledge many things to one another. Certain promises seem completely reasonable when you are young and healthy, but sometimes … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter 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 PageStanford Scientists Can Predict When A Loved One Will Die
November 12, 2019 by
Richard has had Parkinson’s for more than two decades. He has been hospitalized several times this past year, and each time, his ability to swallow and other motor skills have regressed and have needed to be relearned through … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Tips and Resources for Fall Prevention
July 26, 2019 by
Dear Hayek, My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago. I know that loss of mobility is one of the unfortunate symptoms of the debilitating disease, which often results in falls. Do you have any tips and … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat is the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?
July 10, 2018 by
Penny's father was being discharged from the hospital after his latest fainting spell from low blood pressure. Having suffered from Parkinson's for more than 20 years, he regressed during his stay, and he was having serious … [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 PageYou Don’t Smile Anymore . . . What’s Wrong?
March 28, 2018 by
Gerald has plenty of reasons to be pleased with his life. He had a career as a successful business owner, and now he enjoys a comfortable retirement with his wife, Mary. He has four grandchildren with whom he spends as much time … [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...]
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