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Donate to PRO!July 3, 2024
Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) Celebrates National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act Being Signed Into Law by President Biden
Bill Cements Federal Commitment to Eradicating Parkinson’s Disease Indian Wells, CA - July 3rd, 2024 – Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the “Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer...
July 1, 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR--JULY 2024
We’re deep into summer (thermometer reads a cool 108 degrees as I write this) and halfway through 2024… how did that happen? As we...
July 1, 2024
INTRODUCTION TO ESTATE PLANNING (PART 3)
We are continuing the revisiting of an article series written by Willaim R. Remery, an Elder Law Attorney. If you enjoyed May’s Intro to...
July 1, 2024
DID YOU KNOW? - RASAGILINE & DULOXETINE
Using rasagiline (a Parkinson’s “rescue” drug) together with DULoxetine (commonly known as Cymbalta) is not recommended. Combining these medications can increase the risk of a...
July 1, 2024
TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH PARKINSON’S
1. Role Play – Start planning well before the trip to avoid stressful situations. Decide everyone’s role in advance – in particular, who will...
July 1, 2024
CREATE A CAREGIVER EMERGENCY CARE LIST
There are many things that caregivers can do to help themselves and their loved ones prepare for any type of emergency or disaster, but...
July 1, 2024
OZEMPIC-LIKE DRUG SLOWED PROGRESSION OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN NEW TRIAL
An older diabetes treatment called lixisenatide resulted in less progression of motor disability after 12 months in patients in an early stage of the...
July 1, 2024
VETS BILL WOULD EXPAND CAREGIVER SUPPORT, BOOST IN-HOME CARE OPTIONS
House and Senate lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan package of veterans bills which would dramatically expand in-home care for aging veterans, boost assistance for homeless...
July 1, 2024
NEWSWORTHY NOTES -- JULY 2024
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June 1, 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR--JUNE 2024
Back in February we shared a brief article about a piece of legislation called the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. This bill would...
June 1, 2024
FAMILIES PRESS FOR NATIONWIDE ‘ESSENTIAL CAREGIVER’ RIGHTS
More than four years after nearly all visitors were barred from US nursing homes amid a spreading pandemic, consumer advocates are pushing to enshrine...
June 1, 2024
UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that impacts the nervous system, gradually affecting movement and coordination. In its advanced stages, Parkinson’s can lead to...
June 1, 2024
DEHYDRATION IN PARKINSON’S: SYMPTOMS, RISKS & TIPS
Dehydration in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a major concern because the risks associated with becoming dehydrated can significantly worsen already compromised neurological function. Complicating...
June 1, 2024
PARKINSON’S PATIENT MOVES FREELY AGAIN AFTER WORLD-FIRST IMPLANT OF LAB-GROWN CELLS INTO HIS BRAIN
Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and...
June 1, 2024
PARIS 2024: DESJARDINS [CARRIED] THE OLYMPIC TORCH IN AID OF PARKINSON'S PATIENTS
Anthony Desjardins has revealed his joy of carrying the Paris 2024 Olympic torch in his home city of Montpellier as a young person with...
June 1, 2024
NEWSWORTHY NOTES -- JUNE 2024
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