Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a lifetime devoted to one another was coping with the wife’s late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The wife lived in...Read More
Chronic Health Conditions and the Flu: A Deadly Combination
For most people, the flu is a mild yet unpleasant illness. Fever, chills, congestion, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue generally leave people feeling lousy for a few days. Most people who catch the flu do not need m...Read More
The Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a devastating and complex disease that interferes with movement more and more as time goes on. The main symptoms of Parkinson's are tremors or trembling of a limb, especially when the body is ...Read More
The Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a devastating and complex disease that interferes with movement more and more as time goes on. The main symptoms of Parkinson's are tremors or trembling of a limb, especially when the body is ...Read More
How Long Can Someone Live with Parkinson’s Disease?
The first thing to understand when seeking an estimate regarding life expectancy is that the answer is never definite. Each individual is different and there is no formula for determining exactly how quickly a chronic di...Read More
Questions a Caregiver Should Ask about Parkinson’s Disease
The scenario of knowing something is wrong, but being unsure what it is, is far too familiar as we watch our loved ones age. Visits for tests and exams become frequent and finally the doctor’s appointment you have been...Read More
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: A Little-Known Symptom of PD
Shaky hands, an unsteady walk, and limbs that unexpectedly freeze in place; these symptoms are practically synonymous with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is a devastating and complex condition that interferes with moveme...Read More