Category: Parkinsons

Does Parkinson’s Affect Memory?

Posted on April 19, 2023 (April 19, 2023) by Ryan Donahue, Regional Vice President

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Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that primarily causes physical symptoms, such as trouble walking or maintaining balance or trouble with chewing and swallowing. However, many people develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and eventually dementia; both lead to memory loss, among other cognitive problems. A person likely won’t need any special care immediately after they […]

What are the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s

Posted on June 30, 2022 (March 14, 2023) by Ryan Donahue, Regional Vice President

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Support for Better Quality of Life Memory support is often referred to as Alzheimer’s care. But Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not the only conditions that can benefit from the services available through memory support. Memory and cognitive decline can be symptoms of many health problems, including Parkinson’s disease. Progressive brain disorders, like Parkinson’s […]