Parkinsons Foundation

ATIVESITE | Parkinson’s Disease Exercises: Body Mapping for Parkinson’s

For more information on Parkinson’s disease and exercise, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/exercise In this class, you’ll learn how to incorporate body mapping techniques into your regular exercise routine, whether it’s boxing, large…

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ATIVESITE | Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask an Occupational Therapist | Parkinson’s Foundation

Occupational therapists help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) remain independent and pursuing the activities they enjoy. Heather Simpson, OTD, OTR/L is an occupational therapist at the Norman Fixel Institute for…

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ATIVESITE | Lunes de Atención Plena: Resiliencia rítmica parte II | Parkinson’s Foundation

Esta serie de tres clases para el bienestar tiene como objetivo crear un espacio de apoyo y restablecimiento para personas con Parkinson, incorporando elementos terapéuticos de yoga, tapping, Qi Gong…

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ATIVESITE | ¿Cómo se mide el agotamiento del cuidador? | Parkinson’s Foundation

Sección 3: ¿Qué es agotamiento del cuidador? ¿Cómo se mide el agotamiento del cuidador? El agotamiento del cuidador, un estado de agotamiento físico, emocional y mental, ocurre cuando los cuidadores…

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ATIVESITE | ¿Qué debe hacer la persona con Parkinson con insomnio para lograr volver a dormir?

Sección 4: El papel del sueño ¿Qué debe hacer la persona con Parkinson con insomnio para lograr volver a dormir? Hasta 80% de las personas con la EP informan que…

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ATIVESITE | CareMAP: Bathroom Part 1 | Parkinson’s Foundation

For more information on this topic, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/advanced Bowel and bladder function can be impacted by Parkinson’s disease. A significant number of falls with injury at home occur in the…

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ATIVESITE | Lunes de Atención Plena: Conciencia y movimiento | Parkinson’s Foundation

En esta sesión, nos enfocaremos en devolver la conciencia a nuestra respiración, acompañada de movimientos sutiles y deliberados que aportarán una fluidez intencionada a nuestro cuerpo. Esta práctica equilibrada será…

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ATIVESITE | Mindfulness Monday: Doing Vs. Being | Parkinson’s Foundation

For more information on this topic, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/emotional-mental-health Join us every Monday as our expert speaker leads you in guided relaxation techniques to help boost brain power and reduce stress.…

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ATIVESITE | Recognize & Respond to Parkinson’s Psychosis | Parkinson’s Foundation

For more information on this topic, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/hallucinations-delusions Not everyone with Parkinson’s will experience psychosis, but it can be frightening if you don’t know what’s happening or how to handle…

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ATIVESITE | CareMAP: Mealtime and Swallowing Part 2 | Parkinson’s Foundation

For more information on this topic, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/speech-swallowing People with Parkinson’s disease may need help getting adequate daily nutrition. This video, along with “CareMAP: Mealtime and Swallowing Part 1,” discusses…

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