December 31, 2020
Decreased Facial Expression in PD (Hypomimia)
I recently had the opportunity to see a great patient I newly diagnosed with Parkinson's (PD). While most people are coming to my clinic complaining…
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December 31, 2020
Can’t Sleep? You’re Not Alone. Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep and PD
It's no surprise that a restful night's sleep goes hand-in-hand with a person's overall quality of life. As a person ages, the ability to have…
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November 30, 2020
What You Need to Know this Winter with Traveling and Parkinson’s
We are all asking ourselves - to travel or not to travel? That is the question during this upcoming holiday season which we must…
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November 30, 2020
Receptors, Agonists, Inhibitors, Oh My! Understanding the New Medications
In 2020, new Parkinson’s medications have been in the news! The FDA has approved multiple medications to treat off time for people with Parkinson’s this…
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November 30, 2020
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Parkinson’s
The symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease like tremors and rigid limbs can make it impossible to work. If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease…
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November 30, 2020
Georgetown Spotlight! Series Comes to A Close
PMD Alliance had the special privilege to partner with Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi, Georgetown University, and Acadia to offer a mini-series on topics that many people…
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October 31, 2020
Building Community with YOPD Connections
We are thrilled to announce our newest online community offering, YOPD Connections. Launching Tuesday, November 10th, this peer discussion group will met twice and month…
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October 31, 2020
Overcome Freezing of Gait and Get Moving Using Sensory Cueing!
The Positive Impacts of Visual and Auditory Cueing on Freezing of Gait An important part of living with Parkinson’s is leading an active lifestyle. Exercise…
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October 29, 2020
Who helps you thrive?
November is National Family Caregivers Month For most of us, the end of the year is a time to reflect and give thanks. So it’s…
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