Urinary tract infections (UTI) are extremely common in older adults. However, the present very differently when we are older compared to when we are younger. People who have reduced mobility are at a higher risk of a UTI, which means people with PD are at a higher risk. What happens when someone with PD has even less mobility while they are in the hospital? Let's find out. How do UTIs present in older adults? Older adults may experience the following Cognitive changes that ar

Are you 60 years or older? Has Parkinson’s Disease affected your thinking, memory, or concentration? STREAM 2.0 is a needs assessment study designed for older adults (60+) with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and mild memory issues to better understand: Challenges with everyday activities Support needs and preferences Technology access, use, and experience Data collected will inform the future development of interventions and tools to support daily living and independence among agin

There was a recent article published from the Nature Journal that redefined freezing of gait. What did they come up with? Let's find out. Check out this video to see what freezing of gait looks like: Freezing of gait (FOG) is a common symptom of PD. In fact, at least 30% of people with PD have FOG! This can frequently lead to falls and subsequent injury. The previous definition was " a brief, episodic absence or marked reduction of forward progression of the feet despite the

The only way to improve treatment and one day find a cure is research. Unfortunately, research costs a lot of money, it requires researchers, other health care providers, and folks like you to participate. This makes conducting research challenging. But good news! There are some incredible groups out there committed to advancing PD research. The American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) launched a new awards program for research. The APDA created the Bridge Funding Awar

A group of researchers from the University of Queensland looked at the different mechanisms in our spinal cord that allow us to voluntary...

A recent study looked at the effects of staying active when hospitalized if you have Parkinson's. Let's review what they found. The study...