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Frequently Asked Questions
Therapies (Non-drug treatments)
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Jan 07 2011
Q:Where can I learn "range of motion" exercises to help my mobility? (anonymous)Show Answer
Feb 11 2010
Q:How can I find appropriate physical therapy for a person with Parkinson's? Local hospitals do not use Parkinson's as an identifier in their list of rehab services. Is there another term I should be looking for? (AT)Show Answer
Mar 23 2009
Q:My father is 78 years old and has been diagnosed with PD and Alzheimer's. He was placed in a nursing home a year ago. His appetite had been good until about December of last year. Since then we have experienced a sharp decline. He even says that he wishes he was hungry. He was on Ativan and has been slowly switched to Zyprexa, but I am not seeing an increase in appetite. I believe this is causing dehydration. He can't take anything too strong because it causes him to not rest but just be zoned out. Is there any anti-depressant or PD medicine or Alzheimer's medicine that stimulates appetite? (anonymous)Show Answer
Mar 23 2009
Q:I was wondering how the cognitive deficits of the PD population affects language, not speech, specifically? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Mother has Parkinson's. why does she have trouble finding the right word to say when conversing with people? Deep down I believe she knows the word but has difficulty saying it or it this incorrect altogether? (GG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What would be some special considerations when doing speech therapy with a Parkinson's patient? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Would someone with Parkinson's not be able to talk or laugh, or is this more of an "understanding" problem? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I was wondering if you could explain what symptoms may be relieved by having Botox injections done for speech difficulties. (TD)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father-in-law, who is 82 and has advanced PD, frequently chokes and gags. His nose also runs constantly. It seems that a visit to a speech therapist would be in order, but my father-in-law is not compliant and would ignore any recommended therapy. Are there other things we can do to lessen the choking, gagging and the post-nasal drip? (RN)Show Answer
