A new U.S. study is raising questions about whether long-term exposure to chemicals associated with dry cleaning could play a role in Parkinson’s disease. Researchers examined health and location data from more than 19 million Medicare beneficiaries age 67 and older. The study compared approximately 181,000 people who were newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease with more than 18.8 million people who did not have the disease. The researchers found that people who lived close

A recent study looked at how OFF times affect people with PD. OFF times are the periods between medication dosages when your symptoms return or get worse. Most people are familiar with an increase in tremors or worsening of balance, but did you know your non-motor symptoms could get worse too? The study showed that nonmotor symptoms such as fatigue, memory changes, and anxiety can increase during the OFF times. Other sources shared that feelings of dissatisfaction with life a

Abbvie has a new experimental oral drug called tavapadon. Phase 3 of the trial has just been completed and the results are exciting. Levodopa is the gold standard medication for Parkinson's Disease. However, most people end up needing to gradually increase their dosage. This can lead to an increased risk of side effects. This sometimes also makes people delay or avoid taking levodopa, which can mean a lower quality of life. The American Academy of Neurology had an annual meet

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