Parkinson's Disease
Explore AgingCare's resources about PD; a progressive disease of the nervous system that gradually decreases the amount of dopamine produced in the body, marked by tremors, muscle rigidity, and the inability to control motor skills. Find expert articles, personal blogs from Parkinson's caregivers and a peer-to-peer support group for coping with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease Articles
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease causes tremors, trembling and impaired balance. Get information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this progressive neurological disorder.
24 CommentsThe Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that causes both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms. There are two main rating scales used to describe the stages of Parkinson’s and the symptoms to expect during each.
19 CommentsParkinson's Psychosis: A Little-Known Symptom of PD
Shakiness, unsteady gait and freezing are the hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but half of those with PD also develop hallucinations, paranoid thinking and delusions.
4 CommentsHow Long Can a Person Live With Parkinson’s Disease?
For seniors with Parkinson’s disease, life expectancy can be difficult to gauge. Fortunately, outcomes have improved over the past decades thanks to medical advances in symptom management and the development of a comprehensive approach to patient care.
33 CommentsSimplifying Daily Care for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease
Use these tips for home modifications, assistive devices and activities of daily living to make Parkinson’s care at home safer and easier for patients and caregivers alike.
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Parkinson's Disease Questions
Caregiver Contract Questions
12 Answersmy2cents Answered 6 hours agoAny ideas on how I can get my husband to use his walker?
20 AnswersTaarna Answered Aug 11, 2022My mother-in-law yelled at me for following her to her room. What do you suggest?
6 Answerssp19690 Answered Aug 11, 2022My elderly mother wants to move to AL. My elderly dad w/ Parkinson's wants to stay home w/ caregivers. How to help them w/o separating?
8 AnswersMJ1929 Answered Aug 9, 2022
Parkinson's Disease Discussions
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3 CommentsMrA2772 Commented Aug 1, 2022Delirium as Reaction to COVID Booster.
9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 30, 2022I cried today, for the first time in months.
3 CommentsExveemon Commented Feb 6, 2022Nothing works! No matter what we do, my Mom keeps getting worse! Her symptoms never improve. I hate Parkinson's!
14 CommentsLlamalover47 Commented Sep 23, 2021
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