Grandparenting with Parkinson’s disease
In a perfect world, all grandparents would be fit and strong. Ironically, many grandparents with Parkinson’s must cope with disabilities that make grandparenting a challenge. While there are no instructions as to what to do and what not to do, you can always rely on your experience to cope with the challenges posed by the disease and rise above...
7 Motivational Songs to Get You Going in Parkinson’s
You can’t deny that living with Parkinson’s can grind you down and leave you feeling utterly uninspired to work out. Exercising in Parkinson’s is generally considered a physical activity, but plenty of it is mental. It takes courage to start a routine and tenacity to stick to it.
Luckily, the right inspiring lyrics can provide that little lift Parkinson’s fighters...
Top 5 Reasons to choose 9zest Parkinson’s Therapy
The need for individualized healthcare has always been felt among Parkinson’s fighters. However, due to many financial and logistical hurdles, it could never be a reality. Parkinson’s fighters often feel that a therapist spends very little time with them whereas high therapy cost and obligation to drive or arrange transportation to the therapy center add stress.
Understanding that each Parkinson’s...
Dealing with the Diagnosis
Learning that you have Parkinson’s can be a difficult experience. After your diagnosis, it’s normal to feel afraid and wonder how you would physically cope during the days ahead. Naturally, these feelings use up a lot of energy, which can make it even harder to absorb and understand all the medical information shared by the diagnosis team.
However, with time...
5 Ways to Combat Fatigue in Parkinson’s
Exercise does not necessarily reverse or delay Parkinson’s symptoms, but it helps you improve your quality of life and make full use of your potential. It also helps prevent complications like contractures of rigid, poorly moving limbs in Parkinson’s. Brisk-walking, range-of-motion exercises or even simple stretching regimens (prescribed as per an individual’s assessment) can do wonders for your energy...
A caregiver’s guide to transform Parkinson’s fighter’s room
Having a routine normalizes a Parkinson’s fighter’s life and saves him from the stress of dealing with the unknown and the uncertain. However, a routine life has its own downside. It makes life less exciting and less interesting. Before monotony becomes a problem for someone who is already dealing with frequent bouts of depression and loneliness, change the way...
5 ways to deal with Stares in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s can make everyone, especially those recently diagnosed, feel isolated and excluded. Along with the tremor and slowness of movement that Parkinson’s can cause, your emotions can be difficult to handle. This is why it’s not easy to stay calm when dealing with stares and annoying questions from strangers regarding your condition.
So what could, and should you do, in...
5 New Year Resolutions to help you live well with Parkinson’s
At one time, you might have been very excited about planning what you wanted to accomplish each year. But how realistic such planning can be, especially when many aspirations require you to have your best physical abilities? Despite the fact that Parkinson’s fighters have a hard time predicting how the disease will limit their abilities, there are no reasons...
Stretching Counts – 7 Best Stretching Exercises for Parkinson’s Fighters
While medication has been the most prescribed treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), many neurologists argue that a regular exercise program is as important as medications for managing the progressive disorder. Though most of the PD fighters follow a regular exercise program, they often overlook the importance of stretching the important muscle group(s) before starting with a specific fitness routine.
Stretching exercises...
Parkinson’s Friendly Décor Ideas for this Christmas
Christmas brings with it an opportunity to infuse some creative ideas into your home décor. However, the idea of decorating the home on Christmas can be a tedious job if you are dealing with Parkinson’s. 9zest shares a few quick and easy decoration ideas that will help you overhaul your living space this Christmas, even with Parkinson’s.
No Tree?...