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Frequently Asked Questions
Therapies (Non-drug treatments)
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Aug 14 2008
Q:My brother was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease in 2000. He is still working a full-time job, but some days are very difficult for him. Are there any recommendations you could make for accommodations in the work place for an employee with PD? (AH)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I am looking for aids to help my father with everyday tasks, such as grips for silverware. Where could I purchase such items? (JE)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I'm fifteen years old and recently did a small project on Parkinson's disease. In one book about musical neurology/psychology, there was a chapter on Parkinson's disease and it talked about how the anticipations in music help keep a person with PD moving, in a similar way as, for example, watching someone else's feet while walking. Is there any real effect of music to a person with Parkinson's disease? (MK)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Do you have any information on equipment that would help people with Parkinson's with getting out of bed? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:My husband has been diagnosed as having Parkinson's and has began to stutter so that I can hardly understand what he is saying. And, he rolls his mouth and nods his head. Are these part of the disorder? (PC)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:My father has been diagnosed with Parkinson's and is experiencing the typical motor skill symptoms but, of late, appears to have difficulty following conversations -- is this typical, considered a progression, or something unrelated? (DH)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:How does Parkinson's Disease relate to the speech mechanism and Swallowing? Does it affect speech first and then swallowing? What area of the brain is correlated with slurring of speech and drooling? (SG)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:Is there anything that can be done to improve my speech problems due to PD? (BF)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:Does Parkinson's disease eventually cause a person to be unable to speak? (TS)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:Is there a special diet that people with Parkinson's should adhere to? If so, what types of foods are recommended for a person with Parkinson's to eat? (anonymous)Show Answer
