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Frequently Asked Questions
Therapies (Non-drug treatments)
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Aug 14 2008
Q:Is there any special physical exercise for the Parkinson’s patient? Does the disease have any psychosomatic basis, that is, can it be controlled by will power? (VV)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is anyone having any success or even trying physical therapy or massage on PD patients? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Father is eighty years old and was diagnosed about ten years ago. Because of his PD he is basically housebound unless someone takes him out. I am a nurse and know the benefits of physical therapy for patients. He was told that Medicare would only pay for a few treatments because Parkinson's patients will never get better but I'm sure that he is deteriorating because of his lack of activity. What is your experience with insurance paying for P.T. for patients?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 71-year-old mother has Parkinson's and is about to see a new neurologist. What can my family do to prepare for a neurological assessment by a Parkinson's specialist? What specific information would be helpful to take to the initial consultation?Show Answer
(MS)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Can you tell me more about the role of the physiotherapist in the management of Parkinson's disease? Thank you. (AH)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What can a certified nursing assistant do for someone with Parkinson's in the long-term care setting? (CT)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What can an Occupational Therapist do for a Parkinson's patient?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have had PD for four years and have found relief through my medications, vitamin supplements and exercise. My problem is getting in and out of the front seat of the car. Any suggestions on how to make this easier?Show Answer
(MG)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have a rare chance to help a growing Parkinson's unit conduct a pilot project to implement adaptive solutions in one of the residence's rooms to start. Funding is already available. Would you steer me towards some of the solutions that I have heard that Mr. Fox and others have used to modify their homes (such as self flushing toilettes, phone dialers, etc.). My specialty is in computer access and I have many ways to accomplish that but am looking into tried and true devices, designs, and methods that work.Show Answer
(JM)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Where can I find helpful aids, such asShow Answer
drinking glasses that don't spill, etc. for someone with PD? (AD)
