Other causes of tremor besides Parkinsonโ€™s disease

A tremor doesnโ€™t always mean itโ€™s Parkinsonโ€™s Many people think of Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) as the โ€œtremor diseaseโ€, so much so, that when a tremor is noticed, the first diagnosis people typically think of is PD. Although about 25% of people with PD do not have tremor, 75% of them do, so tremor is certainly […]

Planning for the What ifs – Falls, Extreme Immobility and Swallowing Difficulties

Planning for the What ifs โ€“ Part Three Falls, Extreme Immobility and Secretion Management ย Today we continueย Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Planning for the What Ifs,ย a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their […]

The use of acupuncture and massage for Parkinsonโ€™s disease

Exploring therapeutic treatments for Parkinsonโ€™s disease A growing number of people with Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) are interested in trying to improve both their motor and non-motor symptoms with therapies that are not medications. Beyond physical, occupational and speech therapy, all of which can play a crucial role in maximizing function in PD, there are a […]

Genes, Stem cells and Alpha-synuclein: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Vikram Khurana

Ourย A Closer Lookย blog is designed to educate, inform and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD). Our Interview with APDA Researchers series within the blog was created to give you a closer look at some of the dedicated APDA-funded researchers who are focused on finding better treatments and a […]

Parenting with Parkinsonโ€™s Disease

A discussion about navigating Parkinsonโ€™s and parenting About ten percent of people with Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) are diagnosed before the age of 50, a subset of PD known as Young Onset Parkinsonโ€™s Disease (YOPD), sometimes referred to as Early Onset Parkinsonโ€™s Disease. People with YOPD have a number of unique concerns that people who are […]

Planning for the What Ifs – Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโ€™s Disease

Planning for the What Ifs, Part Two Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโ€™s Disease Today we continue Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Planning for the What Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent […]

More medications to avoid in Parkinsonโ€™s disease?

Data analysis, prescriptions trends and the risk of Parkinsonโ€™s disease It is incredibly important when taking any medication(s) to be aware of potential interactions with other drugs or supplements you may also be taking. It can be confusing, especially if youโ€™re taking more than one medication and/or dealing with more than one ailment or disease […]

Planning for the What-Ifs — Mental health concerns in advanced PD โ€“ psychosis and behavioral problems

Planning for the What Ifs Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโ€™s Disease Today we continue Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Planning for the What Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent of their […]