Parkinson Disease: Managing Day to Day

Parkinson disease can make daily life harder. But certain changes and devices can help you stay independent and active. The following tips suggest ways to handle problems with some daily activities.

Exercise for Parkinson Disease

Here are exercises that can help strengthen your muscles and keep them loose and flexible. Ask your healthcare provider if they’re right for you. Your provider or physical therapist may also suggest other exercises.

Surgery for Parkinson Disease

If your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are severe and medications don’t help, surgery may be suggested. Surgery is not a cure. It may help relieve some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, mainly tremor and rigidity.

Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Your Medicines

Your doctor may prescribe 1 or more medicines for you, depending on many factors. These include your age, the stage of the disease, and the severity of your symptoms. Consult this chart, which shows the types of medicines and how they help.

For Teens- Deciding About Sex

Making the decision to have sex is a complex choice. In school and around friends, you may be feeling pressure about it. But before you make a decision to have sex, make sure you think about what’s at risk.

Treating Aphasia

Aphasia happens when a part of the brain that processes language is damaged. Most people who have a stroke or a brain injury are tested for aphasia. A speech-language therapist will work closely with the person to help them communicate.