For many people living with Parkinson’s disease, taking medication is far more complex than simply swallowing a tablet. As the disease progresses, treatment plans often become increasingly sophisticated, requiring multiple doses at specific times throughout the day. Missing a dose, [...]
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Tremor, slowed movements, muscle stiffness, postural instability, and swallowing problems: When the body no longer wants to obey due to changes in the central nervous system, people affected by Parkinson's tend to use avoidance strategies and often choose isolation out [...]
Parkinson's often affects fine motor skills and coordination. Dressing and undressing is a daily challenge for many people affected by Parkinson's. Getting a jacket or shirt over your arms and shoulders is not always easy. Many people also have difficulty [...]
To improve their Parkinson's symptoms, many patients wear a small pump through which they receive the active ingredient apomorphine into the subcutaneous fatty tissue using a small, fine needle. To achieve the purpose of symptom control, the pump must be [...]