Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that can impact a person’s ability to perform daily movements, like walking or buttoning a coat. It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to manage these symptoms is to keep moving! Keeping up with games and...
Exercise
Benefits of Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease
The benefits of yoga on full-body wellness have been observed for many decades, but how do these transfer to people living with Parkinson’s disease? Very well, it turns out! With its focus on breathwork, balance, and flexibility, yoga is a fantastic exercise option...
Hand Exercises to Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms
A common symptom of Parkinson’s disease is loss of dexterity, or controlled movement, in the hands. The severity of symptoms ranges from person to person, but even the most impacted individual may benefit from a variety of targeted hand exercises. Why Does PD Impact...
OTHER PARKINSON’S NEWS
Finding Joy in the Holiday Season with PD
Living with Parkinson’s disease shouldn’t mean missing out on holiday family celebrations or spending time with cherished friends. Proper self-care and preparation can help you avoid stress and anxiety while having a wonderful holiday season! Here are eight ways to...
Cultivating a Positive Attitude With Parkinson’s
Living with Parkinson’s disease comes with its fair share of challenges, physically and mentally. It’s common to experience days where staying positive feels impossible, and that’s completely okay. It’s important to acknowledge these feelings without judgment, but...
Addressing the Top 5 PD “Scaries”
Living with Parkinson’s can present a range of complicated emotions. It’s normal to experience anger, sadness, and fear — fear for the loss of “normalcy” in life, fear of how Parkinson’s disease will alter your relationships, and fear of what’s to come. In most cases,...
6 Movies & TV Shows About Parkinson’s
An estimated 8.5 million people have Parkinson’s disease (PD) worldwide, making representation in popular media increasingly important. When accurately portrayed, media can help raise awareness, foster empathy, and offer insights into the daily challenges faced by...
6 Ways to Go “Back to School” with PD This Fall
Remember that feeling of going “back to school”? It was always so exciting to shop for new clothes and gadgets, settle back into a routine, and get centered on plans and goals. For those living with Parkinson’s disease, back-to-school season can be the perfect...
The Power of Play: Activities to Improve Motor Skills
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that can impact a person’s ability to perform daily movements, like walking or buttoning a coat. It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to manage these symptoms is to keep moving! Keeping up with games and...
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