Resource for information and assistance to patients with Parkinsons disease, their families and caregivers
MOBILE DENTAL HYGIENE IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. Betty Anna Gidlof is a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, licensed by the State of California. She and her company, Brite Smiles of California Inc., deliver quality preventive dental hygiene services, oral assessments, preventative strategies and education to those who don’t have easy access to a traditional [...]
Near the end of life, most people hope to remain at home, sustained by familiar faces and routines. Remaining at home though can present many obstacles for the patients and their families including: difficulties with breathing and swallowing, challenges with transferring wheelchair or bed bound loved ones, compromised ability to communicate, and assistance needed with [...]
Senior Helpers of the Desert® has been specializing in providing care for seniors who desire to maintain their independence at home since 2008. Experienced Senior Helpers of the Desert® caregivers provide services that range from companionship to personal care. Many families are caught in a bind when their elderly or ill loved ones need assistance [...]
With the Ides of March behind us we look forward to PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH, April. For those in the trenches of Parkinson’s, every day is Awareness Day. This month, do what you can to bring about visibility and let the rest of the world know it doesn’t always look or feel as easy as Michael [...]
So often misdiagnosed and unattended to – so often given a prescription for Nexium or something similar – so often, so uncomfortable for the patient – and so often overlooked by the medical profession. Many people with Parkinson’s, after a long usage of medications, suffer needlessly. What is GERD (acid reflux)? Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, [...]
Tougher Laws on Seniors Transform the Nation’s Roadways; Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys Offer Guidance Washington, DC — Older driver and drivers with some chronic illnesses (hereinafter referred to as “Senior Driver” even though they may not be senior) safety has become a hot topic in recent months, as the number of these drivers on [...]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE What an incredible month we’ve had at PRO. News regarding “THE ROAD TO CURE PARKINSON’S,” has been very exciting; we’ve had to postpone the symposium scheduled for early May because developing symposia is so labor intensive and there just wasn’t enough time to make it successful for everyone. We’ll keep you posted on [...]
ESTATE TAX LAW EXPIRATION OVERSHADOWED BY INCOME TAX AND ENTITLEMENT CUT DEBATE National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Seeks Clarity for Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys As the President and Congress inched closer to a “grand bargain,” NAELA and its elder law attorney clients remain concerned with the uncertainty of the estate tax laws. At December [...]
Co-pays. Deductibles. Insurance Premiums. Call them what you will, they often stand between access to greatly needed medications and the patients who desperately need them. And although a disease may be chronic, the inability to access life-giving medications shouldn’t be. The Assistance Fund provides financial support to patients who are critically or [...]
Ever wonder whether it is possible to reverse the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease? The 2013 Parkinsons Recovery Summit is a golden opportunity to learn more about options that have the potential to launch you on the road to recovery. • Get up to date information about an impressive array of therapies that are helping persons [...]
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