Erica Jacques describes an alternative food preparation method she uses to help her patients with Parkinson's disease enjoy eating again.
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Internal memory aids can help jog a weak memory. Patricia Lightner suggests some internal memory aids that may help Parkinson's disease patients remember anything from locations, directions, names, and lists. Read more in part three of this series of improving memory.
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There are diseases that can closely mimic the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. One of those is progressive supranuclear palsy. Though there are many similarities among the two diseases, there are important distinctions that doctors and patients should be aware of. Read more.
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In Part Two of her series on improving memory, Patti Lightner focuses on external memory aids, things like calendars and journals that help Parkinson's disease patients stay on top of their treatment. Read more about these external memory aids and how to maximize their benefit.
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Although it may not be commonly known, pneumonia is a significant concern among Parkinson's disease patients and is potentially life-threatening. Researchers have identified the link between Parkinson's disease and life-threatening pneumonia. Read more on this research and how to protect yourself or your loved one.
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Many of the common symptoms of Parkinson's disease like tremors or dexterity issues are not associated with pain; however, that does not mean that Parkinson's patients do not experience pain. In fact, pain may be a common part of the onset of Parkinson's disease.
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Living with Parkinson's disease means learning to adjust to changes in your physical, emotional, and mental faculties. Parkinson's disease can adversely affect memory; however, Patricia Lightner offers some tips for improving your memory.
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In her research on Parkinson's disease, Taryn Simpson discovered an unnerving potential association between eating fruit and developing Parkinson's disease. Further investigation revealed that pesticides or foodborne illness may be the culprit, not the fruit itself.
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Parkinson's disease has been called a designer disease because it affects each of its patients in a unique way. Naturally, learning to cope with and treat the symptoms of the disease may require some thinking outside of the box. Read some of the unique ways Patricia Lightner has learned to deal with Parkinson's disease.
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Traditionally, the most common treatment for newly-diagnosed Parkinson's disease patients is levodopa. Levodopa therapy is generally effective for one to five years, however, patients will eventually require higher doses of the medication. Read about the complications of increasing levodopa dosages.
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