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Donate to PRO!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...
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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...
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
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...
February 1, 2024
Things to Know RIGHT NOW | The Speech Accessibility Project ft. Mark Hasegawa-Johnson, Ph.D. and Clarion Mendes
Share your voice with the Speech Accessibility Project. Now recruiting individuals with Parkinson's to help speech recognition tools understand diverse voices, including those affected by...
July 31, 2023
Visit Medicare.Gov for Information About Nursing Homes and What Medicare Does and Does Not Cover
Did you know that Medicare Part A may cover care in certified skilled nursing facilities? While Medicare doesn’t cover custodial care (like bathing, using...
July 31, 2023
AUGUST REDUCED SUMMER SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE
This August, the only support groups on our schedule will be our Movement: Use It or Lose It groups. You can see the exact...
July 1, 2023
Hypnosis for Chronic Pain
Hypnosis for chronic pain can be a useful tool in managing pain, as it can help you achieve a sense of control over your...
July 1, 2023
Seven Ways to Get Started with Meditation
Explore the different forms of meditation and mindfulness and learn how to begin your practice At first, meditation may seem intimidating. Luckily, once you know...
July 1, 2023
Reduced Summer Support Group Schedule
Each summer, Parkinson’s Resource Organization institutes a reduced summer support group schedule. Summer travel and vacations usually lead to a big drop in attendance,...
July 1, 2023
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The warm weather and bright sunshine are attractive reasons to spend more time outside this summer. Sunlight naturally stimulates the body to produce more...
