Postoperative Delirium
A recent study looked at postoperative delirium in the Parkinson's population and the results are important to keep in mind when there is...
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Stephanie Soto
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Cannabis
Cannabis has been a hot topic over the past few years in the medical system as states start to legalize it and as it gains more traction...
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Stephanie Soto
- Jul 11
- 4 min
Intimacy and Parkinson's
Studies show that between 30-90% of people living with Parkinson’s disease may experience intimacy issues. I know that is a large range,...
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Stephanie Soto
- Jul 4
- 3 min
Vision Changes in PD
Questionnaire studies have concluded that 78% of people with Parkinson’s disease report at least one visual symptom. This can include...
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Stephanie Soto
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Menstruation and Parkinson's Disease
Menstruation is a normal part of life, but it is often not discussed and even less so, researched. Try researching menstruation and PD...
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Stephanie Soto
- May 23
- 4 min
How Diet Can Influence Levodopa
Everyone knows that a healthy well balanced diet is important. But do you know that the food you eat can have a major influence on the...
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Stephanie Soto
- May 16
- 3 min
What is "Off" Time?
You may have heard about a medications "off" time, but maybe you don't feel like you fully understand what it is? OFF time means when you...
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Stephanie Soto
- May 3
- 4 min
Fatigue and PD
Fatigue is a very common symptom of Parkinson's, but it is often overlooked or possibly dismissed. Fatigue can be an early symptom of PD,...
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Stephanie Soto
- Apr 25
- 4 min
Speech and Swallowing Changes with PD
Parkinson’s can affect your speech and swallowing. Some studies show that 80% of people with PD have a hard time swallowing, and 75-90%...
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Stephanie Soto
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Low Blood Pressure and Parkinson's
Have you ever felt dizzy or faint when getting up from bed? How about when getting up from a chair really fast? This can sometimes be...
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Stephanie Soto
- Apr 8
- 1 min
Managing Off Episodes in Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Kremens
Dr Kremens is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a member of the Movement Disorder Society. His academic...
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Stephanie Soto
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Hallucinations and Delusions
About 20-40% of people with Parkinson’s report that they experience hallucinations or delusions. This can happen from a side effect of PD...
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Stephanie Soto
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Parkinson's Disease Dementia
About half of people with Parkinson’s will be affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI means changes in memory and thinking that...
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Stephanie Soto
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Parkinson's Disease and Constipation
Constipation is extremely common in those with Parkinson’s. In fact, up to 66% of all people with PD experience constipation. This is...
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Stephanie Soto
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Dystonia and Parkinson's Disease
More than 30% of people living with Parkinson’s disease experience dystonia. The dystonia can precede clinical symptoms of Parkinson's...
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Stephanie Soto
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Stress and Parkinson's Disease
There are two forms of stress, acute stress and chronic stress. Both have different but important impacts on those with Parkinson’s...
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Stephanie Soto
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Parkinson's and Sleep
Sleep is integral in forming our memories and helping our brain learn new skills and information. However, some Parkinson's medications...
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Stephanie Soto
- Feb 8
- 3 min
How To Deal With Anxiety Attacks
About 40% of people with Parkinson’s disease have been diagnosed with Anxiety. Anxiety and depression are thought to be a symptom of...
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Stephanie Soto
- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
Women Living with PD
Did you know that women and men face different challenges when diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? Women tend to have more side effects...
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Stephanie Soto
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
What's New on Our Website
You may have seen our recent blog post about our Vision and PD article that was published on our website. Our Education section is full...
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