Study: Cognitive assessments important in those with Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2016
Having the cognitive ability to keep up with conversations often is more of an issue for those with Parkinson’s disease than are physical speech problems, according to new research.
Dementia drug helps prevent falls in those with Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
A drug commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of dementia could help prevent falls for people with Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.
Anticholinergic drugs don’t raise dementia risk in those with Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2016
Concern that anticholinergic drugs could potentially worsen cognition in those with Parkinson’s disease are unfounded, according to new research reported in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease.