Parkinson's Disease

The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be frustrating and disruptive to activities of daily living. Explore these tips for motion and exercise as a key technique for managing movement issues.

Although scientists have yet to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease, there are medications and surgery that can provide dramatic relief for elderly people.

Parkinson's deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers previously unknown long-term relief to people afflicted with tremors, movement and physical instability.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of neurological symptoms. It is a common treatment for motor symptoms with Parkinson’s disease and involves placement of an electrode in the brain. Its primary function is to stop abnormal nerve signals.

"Off-Time" for a Parkinson's Disease is a period of the day when medication isn't working well or "wearing off", and "on-time" are periods where PD symptoms are controlled.

Tremors and shakes are very common complaints related to Parkinson's disease. Treatment is often challening, since tremors may not respond optimally to various medications. Read the full answer.

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurologic disorders that causes progressive disability. Brain surgery may be a beneficial treatment option for qualifying patients in the mid to late state of Parkinson's disease.

A certain area of the brain slowly degenerates, leading to a lack of dopamine, which can result in Parkinson's disease. Read the doctor's full answer.

Use these tips for home modifications, assistive devices and activities of daily living to make Parkinson’s care at home safer and easier for patients and caregivers alike.

What goes wrong in the body that causes the neurological breakdown associated with Parkinson's disease?

Major studies and clinical trials are underway to find better treatments, or even a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's Disease causes tremors, trembling and impaired balance. Get information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this progressive neurological disorder.

The over-the-counter supplement 5-HTP has been a friend to me for years until I started running into trouble with it. This is part of my long history with 5-HTP and blood pressure issues.

A personal story from a patient with Parkinson's disease detailing his ideas on medications and the path to finding the prescriptions and supplements that work for him.

There are joys and perils that come with managing one’s own healthcare. I work with my doctors to manage my Parkinson's disease as much as I can, but sometimes they get it wrong... and I take charge.

A new study shows Parkinson's patients actually score better on motor skills tests when they think one medicine costs more than another; even if they're identical.

A 13-year-old caregiver wrote an essay for school about her father with Parkinson's disease that will amaze and inspire caregivers of all ages.

The more I read, the longer I live, the more I understand the critical role that DIET plays in our well-being. I'm lucky: I LOVE following the Mediterranean diet, and a local Lebanese restaurant / carry-out makes it easy for me.

I wrote this piece on Thanksgiving, but it has meaning 365 days a year. The truth is that seniors like me would be utterly LOST without our caregivers.

An odd occurrence during an evening walk caused me to jump to a conclusion about the potential source of my cognitive impairment.