A tremor doesnโt always mean itโs Parkinsonโs Many people think of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) as the โtremor 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 Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs,ย a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their […]
The use of acupuncture and massage for Parkinsonโs disease
Exploring therapeutic treatments for Parkinsonโs disease A growing number of people with Parkinsonโs 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 Parkinsonโs 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 Parkinsonโs Disease
A discussion about navigating Parkinsonโs and parenting About ten percent of people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) are diagnosed before the age of 50, a subset of PD known as Young Onset Parkinsonโs Disease (YOPD), sometimes referred to as Early Onset Parkinsonโs Disease. People with YOPD have a number of unique concerns that people who are […]
Planning for the What Ifs – Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโs Disease
Planning for the What Ifs, Part Two Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinsonโs Disease Today we continue Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent […]
Parkinsonโs disease and preparing for surgery
More medications to avoid in Parkinsonโs disease?
Data analysis, prescriptions trends and the risk of Parkinsonโs 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 youโre taking more than one medication and/or dealing with more than one ailment or disease […]
The Smell of Parkinsonโs disease
Diagnosis of PD is often preceded by a decreased ability to smell. It is therefore ironic that two recent news stories have suggested that people with PD may be able to be identified by others based on their particular odor, one that could potentially be used as a method of PD diagnosis. Could this be […]
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 Parkinsonโs Disease Today we continue Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent of their […]
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