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Donate to PRO!May 3, 2011
Remembering the History of PRO
As our Organization has grown through the years we have gathered many friends. We welcome your comments and recollections of PRO's journey and growth....
May 2, 2011
An Update from Freddie
Freddie Schmidt was the first testimonial printed in PRO’s Newsworthy Notes in September 2010. This e-mail is from Ruth in Dr. Brady’s office. You asked for...
May 2, 2011
Ten Hours with New Mouth Appliance
Hi Guys, It's only been 10 hours since I had the appliance placed in my mouth this morning. Thought I'd just share a few initial...
May 2, 2011
Temporomandibular Disorder: Is There a Link to Parkinson’s Disease?
Temporomandibular Disorder: Is there a link to Parkinson’s disease? One of the core features of Parkinson’s disease is sleep problems, and without quality of sleep all...
May 2, 2011
TMJ-TMD Movement Disorder Appliance Update
I have had my appliance now for two months. I too felt that I had a major kitchen appliance in my mouth all day long,...
May 2, 2011
Are Your Parkinson’s Symptoms Caused by Jaw Malalignment?
This sounds like a simple question to pose, yet it is one for which you cannot readily find a reliable answer. It is the purpose...
May 2, 2011
Treatment Offers Hope
Could Parkinson’s disease actually be an advanced stage of TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)? Last month’s “ULTIMATE QUALITY OF LIFE SYMPOSIUM” in Indian Wells, CA, addressed...
May 2, 2011
How Do You Know If You Have a TMJ or a TMD problem?
The following is a list of several questions. IF you answer YES to a number of them you are a candidate for TMJ or...
April 29, 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the Parkinson’s Resource Organization’s (PRO’s) NEW website. We look forward to your participation in building what will work best for you. Parkinson’s Resource...
April 29, 2011
Caring for Aging Parents
For eleven years I pleaded with my elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years...
April 19, 2011
TMJ and Parkinson's
The late great Dr. Al Fonder labeled what many call TMJ dysfunction or cranial-mandibular-cervical dysfunction, the Dental Distress Syndrome (or DDS). He said, "DDS patients...
April 19, 2011
What is Long Term Care Planning?
Long term care planning is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and your family. It is a process of financial...
April 19, 2011
Can I Still Drive After I Have Been Diagnosed with Parkinson's?
A diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease, alone, does not automatically disqualify someone from driving. However, there may come a point when the progression of the...
April 19, 2011
Alternative-Complementary Medicine
Today there is a lot of interest in "alternative medicine," otherwise known as "complementary medicine." When alternative methods are working in conjunction with your...
April 19, 2011
How Do I Apply for And Get SSI?
SSI, which stands for "Supplemental Security Income," is administered by Social Security. It is a needs based program for those who are disabled or over...
