Parkinsons
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Taking Care of Your Brain Health 💡🧠
Taking care of your brain health is just as crucial as maintaining physical wellness. By incorporating a few simple habits into your daily routine, you can keep your mind sharp, enhance cognitive function, and protect against cognitive decline. Essential Tips for Optimal Brain Health: Eat a Brain-Boosting Diet : Incorporate a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, are particularly beneficial for cognitive function and brain health. Stay Physically Active : Engage in regular physical activity to increase blood flow to the brain and support neuron health. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days to…
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The Diagnosis isn’t the End
A dementia diagnosis can be devastating, but it doesn’t mean the end of your loved one’s life or memories. While dementia gradually affects memory, reasoning, and daily activities, it’s important to remember that the progression is often slow and varies from person to person. My handsome son and my mom. Dementia encompasses over 100 conditions, including: : Alzheimer's Frontotemporal Dementia Vascular Dementia Parkinson's Lewy Body Dementia Multi-Infarct Dementia Huntington's Disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Alcohol-related Dementia Down Syndrome with Alzheimer's HIV Associated Dementia Childhood Dementia They all impact reasoning, memory & activities of daily life, but there are different symptoms associated with each different disease. Most are a slow (albeit progressive) decline.…
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3 Essential ‘I Can’t’ Statements for Caregivers: Tips for Stress Management and Support
Dad taught us we could do anything we set our minds to. Henry Ford stated it best when he said, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right." Our attitude is critical to our success. While I believe all that, and you probably do too, I've learned that, at least in caregiving, there are some acceptable, and beneficial, "I can't" situations. Ready? Here we go.... - I Can’t Do It All Alone. It’s okay to ask for help. Caregiving can be overwhelming, and no one should do it entirely alone. Make a list of tasks others can help with, such as mowing the lawn, cooking meals, or…
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Debunking Myths About Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know
When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, I realized how little I knew about it beyond the famous "Parkinson's shake." Navigating this journey was challenging, and I didn’t handle everything perfectly—there’s always more to learn. To help others, I've put together some Myth Busters about Parkinson's disease. Myth #1: Since Dad had Parkinson's, I'll get it too. False. Parkinson's disease is not typically hereditary. While certain environmental factors, like exposure to pesticides or heavy metals and repeated head injuries, can increase the risk, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically develop Parkinson’s just because a family member has it. Myth #2: Tremors are the only symptom. False. Parkinson’s disease isn’t just…
