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Tips for Helping our Loved Ones Get Dressed with Parkinson's
Advancing Parkinson's can make daily tasks more difficult to perform. Getting dressed becomes a slower, more challenging activity, and...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Understanding Medicare
In part 3 of our blog series on Health Insurance, we provide an overview to Medicare. Prior to signing-up for any medical coverage, it is...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 31, 20236 min read
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Dementia and Thinking Changes in Parkinson's
In some cases, people with Parkinson’s may experience the added symptom of dementia with their Parkinson’s diagnosis. A broad spectrum of...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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Understanding Qualifications for Medicaid
In this second part of our blog series about health insurance options, we focus on Medicaid. Most Medicaid eligibility is based on...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Navigating Health Insurance Options
Health insurance can help protect you and your dependents from high medical costs. Obtaining health insurance through an employer is...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Understanding Delusions in Parkinson's Disease
Delusions are specific and fixed beliefs that are very real and true to the person experiencing them. They can contradict all semblance...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Cueing Strategies for Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease impacts the ability to perform movements that are usually done without conscious thought. As the disease progresses,...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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Working with Parkinson's Disease
As unique as each person's journey is with Parkinson's, the question of whether you can continue to work is also unique to each person's...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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Compulsive Behavior Strategies
Impulse control disorders (ICDs,) including compulsive gambling, sexual behaviors, shopping and eating, are common in people with PD who...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 4, 20236 min read
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Coping and Living Well with PD
Everyone copes with PD differently. Below are some challenges that the Parkinson's Foundation addresses in their guide: Living Your Best...
Bibby Bailey
Jul 4, 20238 min read
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Tips for Building Your Care Team
When it comes to being diagnosed with Parkinson's, it's important to assess who in your circle of family, friends, neighbors, and...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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Tips for Managing and Understanding Compulsive Behaviors in Parkinson's
Impulse control disorders (ICDs,) including compulsive gambling, sexual behaviors, shopping and eating, are common in people with PD who...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 27, 20236 min read
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Sharing the Diagnosis
One of the most critical components of any strong relationship is ongoing, open dialogue. Whether it's your spouse or partner, your...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 20, 20236 min read
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Communication Tips for Advancing Parkinson's Disease
As Parkinson’s disease advances, you might notice some challenges when communicating with your loved one. In this article, we provide...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Bathroom Safety Tips
Bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, and grooming are basic activities of daily living that advancing Parkinson's makes more...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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What Complementary Therapies Help Support Parkinson's Symptom Management?
When it comes to managing symptoms for Parkinson’s, many of us want to think outside of the box. What can we do to eliminate adding more...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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Why Physical Therapy Can Be One of Your Most Powerful Treatment Options for Parkinson's
Physical Therapists can be helpful at any stage of Parkinson's to assist with movement impairments and disorders. There are many Physical...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Tips to Minimize Agitation and Aggression in Parkinson's
Most patients with Parkinson's do not exhibit aggressive or combative traits regularly. However, there may be a time when your loved one...
Bibby Bailey
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Does Occupational Therapy Apply to Parkinson's?
Many people associate occupational therapy to those who are working. But, it is actually for anyone, including Parkinson’s patients....
Bibby Bailey
May 30, 20232 min read
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Understanding Apathy in Parkinson's
Apathy means that a person lacks motivation, desire, and interest to do something. Though the cause of apathy is unclear, research...
Bibby Bailey
May 30, 20232 min read
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