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
Don't want to caregive anymore.
9 AnswersMACinCT Answered Jan 29, 2025I am an adult, only child overwhelmed with disabled elderly parent that refuses caregivers and post-surgery rehab.
14 AnswersCaregiverL Replied Jan 28, 2025How can I help my dad's constipation. He has Parkinson's.
22 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied Jan 17, 2025My husband has Parkinson’s and dementia. He is a veteran. I take care of him 24/7. Are there any benefits I can get for taking care of him?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Jan 17, 2025
Parkinson's Disease Discussions
Looking for a caregiver seven days a week from nine until four daily in Margate, New Jersey,
1 Commentfunkygrandma59 Commented Jan 19, 2025Lamps?
3 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Dec 31, 2024My dad is 83 years old with advanced Parkinson's disease. He was just denied Medicaid.
6 CommentsWhymealways Commented Nov 21, 2024How do I deal with an ex sister-in-law who my brother is again living with, who will not discuss his condition with me (Parkinson’s)?
2 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Aug 2023
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