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Personal Stories
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 Device Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: Personal Stories
Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million people in the United States, and though there is no cure, there are various treatment options available. One of the latest approaches includes a device therapy called deep brain stimulation.
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When Parkinson's Meds Wear Off: A Personal Look
Medications for Parkinson's disease work very well. But symptoms can creep back when they wear off. Discover how one patient is trying to keep life as normal as possible.
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Parkinson's Disease Through a Caregiver's Eyes
People living with Parkinson's disease face many hurdles, but they don't do it alone. Listen to how one couple is coping with the ups and downs of everyday life with Parkinson's disease.
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Gimme A Break: Caring for Caregivers
People living with Parkinson's disease face many hurdles, but they don't do it alone. Listen to how one couple is coping with the ups and downs of everyday life with Parkinson's disease.
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Coping with Caregiver Burnout
As medicine and technology continue to improve, and baby boomers continue to grow older, it is evident that life expectancy will continue to rise. Today, there are 33 million Americans who are over 65 years of age. By the year 2030, that number will double. How does this affect us?
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When a Loved One Needs Long-Term Care
It may be the most difficult decision you ever have to make. A spouse, parent, or other family member can no longer live independently, and the care needed to enable her or him to remain at home is not available.
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Taking Care of an Elderly Loved One at Home
An elderly gentleman looks anxiously out the window of his rehabilitation hospital room, quietly anticipating the arrival of his daughter who is coming to pick him up. Sitting alone, he can hear the nurses shuffling their med cart down the hall and a physical therapist trying to convince his neighbor to get out of bed for a walk. Just two weeks ago he was playing baseball with his grandson. Now he needs assistance to walk to the bathroom; a sudden stroke has left him with weakness in one leg and with faltering balance. His daughter will take him home to live with her.
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