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    Parkinson's Disease Symptoms: Dizziness or Fainting

    September 4, 2024

    How Dizziness Can Signal Parkinson’s DiseaseKate is happy to care for her 78-year-old dad. He’s done so much for her over the years, and she’s glad to help her mom look after him....

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    Developing a Diet for Parkinson’s Disease Patients

    August 9, 2024

    As Kate’s dad continues to deal with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, she decides to talk to his neurologist about treatment. She knows that medication and physical therapy can be...

  • Masked Face and Parkinson's Disease in Naperville, IL Understanding Facial Masking and Parkinson's
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    Masked Face and Parkinson's Disease in Naperville, IL Understanding Facial Masking and Parkinson's

    March 11, 2024

    Kate has just been promoted at work and had a great first day in her new position. After she clocks out for the day, it's time to drive over to her parent's house to check in. Her 78-year...

  • Low Voice and Parkinson's Disease in Naperville, IL Speaking Softly: An Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease
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    Low Voice and Parkinson's Disease in Naperville, IL Speaking Softly: An Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease

    March 11, 2024

    Kate has always been able to talk to her dad about exciting things in her life. His over-the-top personality means he's always bursting at the seams with excitement about her success. When Kate...

  • Constipation and Parkinson's Disease in Naperville, IL The Connection Between Constipation and Parki
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    Constipation and Parkinson's Disease in Naperville, IL The Connection Between Constipation and Parki

    March 11, 2024

    Kate loves caring for her 78-year-old father. He's done so much for her over the years, and she's more than happy to repay him in the form of exceptional care. But lately, caring for Dad...

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    Trouble Moving or Walking

    December 27, 2023

    Parkinson's Walking Problems in Naperville, ILHow Movement and Walking Are Affected by Parkinson'sWalking and ease of movement are something most of us take for granted until we suddenly...

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    Trouble Sleeping

    December 27, 2023

    Sleep Disorder Symptom Management in Naperville, ILWhen Getting Good Sleep Becomes Hard WorkGetting a good night's sleep is a challenge for lots of people. For Kate's dad, sleeping well hasn't...

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    Loss of Smell

    December 27, 2023

    Navigating Loss of Smell in Naperville, IL How Loss of Smell Signals Parkinson's Disease"I think your dad is showing signs of Parkinson's disease" is a sentence no child wants to hear. But when...

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    Small Handwriting

    December 27, 2023

    Micrographia Assistance in Naperville, ILSmall Handwriting Can Be a Big Sign of Parkinson'sFamily caregivers are an essential line of defense for seniors at risk for developing degenerative...

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    Tremors

    December 27, 2023

    Caring for Hand Tremors in Naperville, ILHand and Body Tremors in Loved Ones: A Sign of Parkinson'sBefore her mother started getting concerned, 40-year-old Kate assumed that her dad's...