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Parkinson's Disease
June 24, 2025
A Home Helpers client was determined to go somewhere. The 77-year-old gentleman had not driven his truck in more than two years due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, but in his mind, he had to go.
The man hoisted himself into the driver’s seat. He fiddled with kn...
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April 25, 2025
One of our Home Helpers caregivers assists a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease (PD). She has reported to our admin team that she never knows what she’s going to contend with when she arrives for her shift.
As the stages of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) advance, ...
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June 24, 2024
A few weeks ago, a Home Helpers caregiver was providing respite care for a family caregiver to a senior gentleman with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The family caregiver is the man’s oldest daughter, and she has two children: a young man who is a senior in high school preparing ...
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May 12, 2024
A few weeks ago, a Home Helpers caregiver was providing respite care for a family caregiver to a senior gentleman with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The family caregiver is the man’s oldest daughter, and she has two children: a young man who is a senior in high school preparing ...
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January 04, 2023
In a recent news story, a breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research was reported. Researchers identified a biomarker in brain and body cells they call the “Parkinson’s protein,” that is linked to the development of PD. Since there is no cure for PD yet, this exci...
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