Understanding Parkinson’s disease

There are many things a person can do to help both themselves and their doctor when suffering from Parkinson’s disease, joining a support group, taking a regular form of exercise plan and maintaining a healthy diet are just some of the possibilities.

Support groups

Support groups can play a crucial role in the emotional aspect of a sufferer’s life and how they cope with living with the disease. Support groups provide a way of asking questions, sharing stories and experiences of the disease and for developing friendships with people in the same predicament as you.

In addition to live support groups several forums can be found online which provide help, support and advice for those suffering from Parkinson’s and the family of those suffering. (more…)

Understanding Parkinson’s disease

Depression is a serious illness that can affect anyone at anytime in their life, it brings about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety and fatigue, people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease not only have to contend with the disease itself but over 50% of people suffering will also have to contend with depression too.

There is no clear reason which determines why those suffering from Parkinson’s have depression, though Parkinson’s is a debilitating, progressive disease in itself which when first diagnosed many people find hard to digest. (more…)

Understanding Parkinson’s disease

Early disease

The biggest question once a correct diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease has been made is when to start treatment and the medication used for that treatment. Treatments can vary greatly depending on the age, condition of the patient and understanding of the disease and its treatment that the patient has. In the early stages of the disease depression and anxiety may also play a part in the debilitating symptoms and therefore will become one of the main objects of concern when deciding on initial treatment.

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