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1 month ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Mollie Lombardi |Michela Luciano |Jo Gambosi |Lori DePorter
It can be hard not to catastrophize everything that happens to you when you have an underlying chronic disease like Parkinson’s. Indeed, Parkinson’s can cause myriad symptoms. Stiffness and joint pain, gait problems, slurred speech, difficulty typing or using touch-screen technology — this disease is insidious and can show up in so many ways. Teasing out what is Parkinson’s-related and what might be caused by another issue is tricky.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Jamie Askari |Lori DePorter
Growing up as part of a large family of eight children, we were shaped by the same parenting principles, church values, and largely similar educational experiences. As we grew older, however, our individual personalities and temperaments emerged — each of us possessing a unique way of thinking, reacting, and communicating. These differences sometimes led to misunderstandings, but they never overshadowed a powerful, binding force in our family: the deep love we have for our parents.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Mollie Lombardi |Lori DePorter |Samantha Felder |Sherri Woodbridge
Parkinson’s disease has many facets, and research into its progression and treatment is constantly evolving. So is my health. Navigating all the changes takes a team, and over the past 11 years since my diagnosis, I think I’ve recruited a pretty good one. So who’s on my medical team? My primary care physician (PCP) played a crucial role in my diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson’s disease in the fall of 2013 by being observant, listening to me, and not shying away from referring me to a specialist.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jamie Askari |Steve Bryson |Lori DePorter
I’m the ultimate planner — just ask my family. Knowing the next life steps for my husband, my children, and myself offers me a sense of peace and calm. Because of that, I’m constantly planning and trying to organize our lives. Planning is especially important when a family member is living with a chronic illness. My husband, Arman, has Parkinson’s disease, so I try to prepare for anything that could come our way in the short and long term.
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May 17, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Marisa Wexler |Lindsey Shapiro |Lori DePorter |Mary Beth Skylis
Participating in a weekly dance class may not only help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility, but also can be an important source of joy that helps patients feel closer to their loved ones. That’s according to a new study from Sweden that investigated the impact of the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease program — begun in the U.S. in 2001 and now available in 28 countries — on various aspects of patients’ lives.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Margarida Maia |Jamie Askari |Lori DePorter |Andrea Lobo
People with Parkinson’s disease are nearly twice as likely to experience delirium during hospital stays as hospitalized older adults without the neurodegenerative disease, according to a study from Newcastle University. Data showed that delirium, which often goes undocumented in Parkinson’s, was reported in as many as two-thirds of hospitalized Parkinson’s patients.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jamie Askari |Lori DePorter |Marisa Wexler |Margarida Maia
Whenever anyone asks my husband, Arman, how he is doing, his standard reply has become, “Living the dream.” He usually gets a good laugh from this response, and they quickly move on to other topics. This has become his tagline, which seems to work well for him. Living with a neurodegenerative disease with no known cure is probably not anyone’s dream. But Arman always looks for the humor in life, and it’s easy for him to find it. He doesn’t complain, sulk, or ever feel sorry for himself.
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Feb 21, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jamie Askari |Lori DePorter |Marisa Wexler |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor
Caring for my father, who is battling Parkinson’s disease, has been an emotional journey defined by the unwavering presence of love. In the face of this debilitating condition, every caregiving moment has become a testament to the profound impact of compassion and connection even as the symptoms persist. Love, in its purest form, has been the guiding force through the challenges and uncertainties that Parkinson’s presents.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Mary M. Chapman |Marisa Wexler |Lori DePorter |Lindsey Shapiro
Researchers from a university in Scotland were among the contributors to recent World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines outlining the most essential interventions in rehabilitation for 20 health conditions — including Parkinson’s disease — with high prevalence and elevated levels of associated disability.
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Jan 16, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Doc Irish |Jamie Askari |Lori DePorter |Mary Beth Skylis
When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, one of my fears was that I would have to stop refereeing basketball. The game of basketball has been a big part of my life since childhood. Some of my best memories with my dad were with him coaching my youth teams. I’ve loved coaching and watching my kids play basketball through high school. Nine years ago, a buddy convinced me to join him and start officiating high school boys’ basketball.
