PD COMM is a study to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of two types of speech and language therapy (SLT) for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who have self reported …
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Parkinson's Foundation Helpline Information Specialists help people with PD, caregivers and healthcare providers navigate every aspect of Parkinson's, offering emotional support, sharing …
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Feb 16, 2017 . By the Parkinson’s Foundation, February 27, 2018. As part of Parkinson’s Disease and its treatment, hallucinations, illusions, delusions, suspiciousness and paranoid …
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The HUB is a community care coordination approach focused on reducing modifiable risk factors for high-risk individuals and populations. This quick start guide is a reference and resource for …
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Care for your catheter and clean and dry your exit site. Safely dispose of bags and other medical waste materials. Connect and disconnect your catheter to a PD bag in a sterile way to prevent …
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Measure PD yourself. Place the ruler directly over the center of your right pupil so that the ruler is horizontal. Place against forehead for added stability. Stand in front of a mirror, …
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Find other care partners through PD Conversations, an online community where you can ask questions and explore trending topics. There’s even a caregiving discussion group dedicated …
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Background: The PD COMM pilot randomised controlled trial compared Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT® LOUD) with standard NHS speech and language therapy (SLT) and a …
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New PF Book: Medications: A New Treatment Guide to Parkinson’s In the same way Parkinson’s disease (PD) is unique from person to person, so is the combination of …
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If there are no absolute contraindications, the PD team is made aware of the patient’s choice and the patient is referred to the PD program. The patient is commonly referred to the PD program by a nephrologist but may also be referred from the current modality care team or nurse navigator.
Safely dispose of bags and other medical waste materials. Connect and disconnect your catheter to a PD bag in a sterile way to prevent infection. Take daily vital signs and weigh yourself. Add medicine to your PD bag if you need to. Troubleshoot issues involving your treatment.
PD Conversations is the Parkinson's Foundation’s free online forum. Join a discussion group to connect with other people who share the same interest and challenges. The Foundation's helpline is on hand to answer Parkinson’s questions and provide support along the way.
If this number was not provided on your prescription by your eye care professional, you can measure it yourself. *Note that the average PD is between 57 and 65mm. For bifocal and progressive lenses, two PD values are needed.
Whether you care for someone who is recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), are adapting to new challenges as the disease progresses or have been living with PD for a long time, a strong support network is essential for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of the person with Parkinson’s.
Responsibilities may include helping a loved one with daily activities, managing medications and making financial decisions. Whatever your responsibilities, define “caregiving” for yourself. Especially early in the Parkinson’s journey, you might not feel like you are actually “giving” care.
Making sure you are taken care of, too, can help create a productive partnership that minimizes stress and conflict. Benefits include revitalized energy, renewed interest in creative endeavors, new subjects to talk about and the realization that you and your partner are not alone.