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FACT SHEET Parkinson’s Dementia - Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinson.orgF .parkinson.org FACT SHEET Parkinson’s Dementia Parkinson’s is often thought of as a disease that only involves movement. Yet many people with Parkinson’s complain of slowness in
Deep Brain Stimulation Guide - Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinson.orgDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). During DBS surgery, a special wire, called a lead, is inserted into a specific area of the brain. The lead, which has four electrodes, delivers electrical currents to
FACT SHEET Parkinson’s Dementia - Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinson.orghallucinations . PD wwwparkinsonorg How many people with Parkinson’s develop dementia? The vast majority of people with Parkinson’s may experience some form of cognitive impairment over time. Though it is unique to each person, the development of dementia
A Guide to Parkinson’s Disease - Parkinson's Foundation
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Speech and Swallowing - Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinson.orgfamiliar with Parkinson’s disease, but here are some basics: Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that affects about one million people in the United States and 10 million people worldwide. It is called a movement disorder because of the tremors, slowing and stiffening movements it can cause, but its symptoms are diverse and
Safety Considerations - Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinson.org--PD-InFO (-) www.parkinson.org SAFETY COnSIDERATIOnS (continued) Bedroom Environment is quiet and relaxing. Bed height allows feet to touch floor when seated at bedside.