Singing may help mood, movement in those with Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2018
Therapists have used singing to help improve breathing and swallow control in people who have Parkinson’s disease, but new research suggests that singing may improve mood and motor function.
Resident’s $1 million donation will fund nurse training and research programs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2018
A resident of a Pullman, WA, independent and assisted living community has committed $1 million in part to try to improve senior living caregivers’ recognition and understanding of Parkinson’s,...
Parkinson’s incidence to top 1.2 million by 2030 in U.S.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2018
The incidence of Parkinson’s disease in the United States will exceed 1.2 million by 2030, according to new estimates published Tuesday in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease.
Pfizer to end Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s research
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2018
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced that it will end its research and development programs for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatments and “re-allocate funding to those areas where...
Virtual reality showing actual anecdotal benefits for senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2017
Virtual reality appears to spark memories and improve mood and health among senior living residents, according to recent tests of proprietary technology.
2017 a notable year for Parkinson’s disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2017
This year’s observances of World Parkinson’s Day and Parkinson’s Awareness Month are especially notable because 2017 is the 200th anniversary of the essay in which James Parkinson defined...
A move toward a more inclusive society
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2017
What do dementia and Parkinson’s disease have to do with professional basketball? Read on.
New app tracks Parkinson’s symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2017
A new smartphone app could help improve treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease because it enables individuals and their physicians to track the development of systems between medical appointments,...
Senate Appropriations Committee approves $164 billion funding bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 09, 2016
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $163.8 billion health and education funding bill Thursday that increases monies for medical research and the fight against opioid abuse, among other areas,...
Parkinson’s drugs up risk of compulsive behavior: review
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 07, 2016
New research links dopamine agonists, commonly prescribed to help control tremors and other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, with impulse control disorders.