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Donate to PRO!September 27, 2018
PALLIATIVE CARE ADDRESSING NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS
The World Health Organization Defines Palliative Care As: “…an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem...
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September 27, 2018
HOW TO FALL AND GET BACK UP SAFELY
People with Parkinson’s Disease often experience problems with balance, rigidity and reduced mobility which can lead to an increased number of falls. Fear of...
September 27, 2018
FORGOING MEDICAL REHAB NEEDS BECAUSE THE THERAPIST Doesn't TAKE INSURANCE – WHAT ARE WE MISSING?
I have been privileged to be a member of The Parkinson’s Resource Organization Wellness Village and speak at the Support Group meetings for the...
July 30, 2018
FIRST OF ITS KIND RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY PARKINSON’S - THE WELLNESS VILLAGE
PALM DESERT – PRO (ParkinsonsResource.org) holds a unique, first of its kind, vetted, virtual, video-driven Resource Directory for people throughout the world affected by...
July 30, 2018
WHAT IS ALIEN HAND SYNDROME?
When we see or hear of a condition, or symptom, more than once we begin to think there may be many more in the...
July 30, 2018
6 UNUSUAL SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Dry or flushed skin could be a sign that you’re dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when the body has insufficient water to function properly. While mild...
July 30, 2018
FORMER INVESTMENT BANKER JOINS LOCAL CHARITY BOARD
PALM DESERT – Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) proudly announces that Michael Rudder, formerly with TJ Bettes Company and the current President and CEO of Thermaltech...
June 27, 2018
INSPIRATIONAL: POTATOES, EGGS, AND COFFEE BEANS
Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going...
June 27, 2018
WHAT’S YOUR LONG-TERM CARE PLAN?
If you are healthy and thriving, it’s easy to focus solely on building your savings to provide for your basic retirement expenses and forget...
June 27, 2018
FOURTH OF JULY TIDBITS
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives...
June 27, 2018
PSORIASIS AND PARKINSON’S
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the...
June 27, 2018
10 CONDITIONS TURMERIC HELPS FIGHT
From boosting memory to alleviating pain and inflammation, turmeric, a root similar to gingerroot, has been shown to help a whole host of health issues....
June 1, 2018
THE BUTTERFLY: ABOUT STRUGGLES
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as...
June 1, 2018
CAMPTOCORMIA: THE BENT SPINE SYNDROME – A PARKINSONISM
For many years camptocormia, designating a forced posture with a forward-bent trunk, has been considered as related to psychiatric manifestations. Times have changed, and...
June 1, 2018
PARKINSON’S DISEASE & INFECTIONS
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTIs) – Be aware when as a caregiver you notice your charge (PWP) has suddenly become lethargic, cognitively impaired, fatigued and...
