May 31, 2022

An aging individual’s loved ones may be thrown into a caregiver role without any prior training, they often have more questions than answers.  This is...

May 31, 2022

Having the strength and ability to get up and down is very important.  A common challenge that I have seen with many of my...

May 31, 2022

Roberta “Bobbie” Boberski I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in May 2016 – Happy 76th Birthday, Bobbie. I was told that I was lucky because Parkinson’s...

May 31, 2022

Pay close attention to PRO’s June support group calendar... it looks a little different than last month.  You’ll notice we have fewer classes, but all...

April 28, 2022

As you think about your DBS options, it is important to consider the programming of the device. The programming of the device—how your therapy...

April 28, 2022

Learn, remember, and consider advocating if this is important to you Parkinson's is a chronic illness... Measuring the "cost-effectiveness" or value of treatments often relies on...

April 28, 2022

What is LSVT? LSVT BIG is an individually customized therapy program that provides quality gross motor movement exercises. These exercises promote improved movements needed...

April 28, 2022

The process of selling a house, moving to a new home, downsizing to a condo, apartment or 55+ or senior living community is a...

April 28, 2022

This article first appeared in US News & World Report. It is based on reporting that features expert sources. What Are Dopamine Supplements? If you expect...

April 28, 2022

An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It flies consistently at 800 km/h at 30,000 feet, when suddenly a Eurofighter with...

March 31, 2022

Wouldn’t you want to know if you might be on the wrong path? Our Parkinson’s community is here for you. Have a question? Someone...

March 31, 2022

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neuromuscular and neurological disorder. It is so common that more than one million people in the US are living with...

March 31, 2022

When people consider the subject of long-term care, they often think about nursing homes. In fact, long-term care has little to do with nursing...

March 31, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month is here. My heart is with you, the families who are facing Parkinson’s disease. My own family was one of...

March 31, 2022

The practice of mindfulness has been associated with benefits that range from stress reduction to relieving back pain to calming the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It...