Vision and Parkinson Disease
By Amanda Gomez COTA/L, OTS Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease are more prone to specific vision loss, due to the loss of dopamine and muscle control. Below are listed a few of the most common eye symptoms and diseases individuals may experience. Dry Eye Dry eyes occurs when you experience less blinking movement needed for […]
Nutrition and Parkinson’s
Written by Cristina Guerra, COTA / L, OTS Nutrition is often overlooked when it comes to Parkinson’s disease; however, it plays an important role in the management of the disease and disease process and should be considered just as much as all other forms of treatment, such as therapy and medications (Breasail et al., 2022). […]
Several Methods for Addressing Balance Deficits
By Vanessa Carmody OTD, OTR/L,CAPS Dr. Carmody is an academic professor with specialized expertise in community-based programming, research, and education for people with neurodegenerative conditions. She is a board-certified occupational therapist and a certified aging-in-place specialist. There are several methods for addressing balance deficits with the intention of preventing falls. […]
Falls and Parkinson’s Disease
By Vanessa Carmody OTD, OTR/L,CAPS Falls and Parkinson’s Disease Fall prevention is often misunderstood as just decluttering and removing throw rugs. However, it’s more than that. Falls are prevalent, and to prevent them, one needs to comprehend the multifaceted list of factors that cause them and the possible solutions. The Issue and Risk Over 800,000 […]