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from this website i was able to take a explanation on what Parkinson's disease is. Parkinson's disease is a condition where parts of the brain progressively damaged overtime which could be over multiple years. i was also able to take the symptoms away from this web page, these include involuntary shaking in the body, slow movements and stiff inflexible muscles.

this website puts a lot of information in little chunks making it easier to read for people who may struggle with reading, this also makes it faster to read so it do-sent take up much time. it is also the nhs so the reader can tell that it is reliable.

however it may be hard to read for some and if people are looking for more depth they wont find it on this website.

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Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

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i was also able to figure out the causes of Parkinson's which involve the loss of nerve cells called the substania nigra which leads to less dopamine in the brain. dopamine plays a vital role in the movements of the body so this leads to restricted movements. Exactly what causes the loss of nerve cells is unclear. Most experts think that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is responsible.

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Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

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www.youtube.com › watch

this video gives an insight on what life is like from a person with Parkinson's and how your body is never still and if you try to keep it still it makes it worse. this also highlights how bad Parkinson's can effect someone mentally making them feel depressed and worthless.

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Beginning life with Parkinson’s at the age of 46 | Tim Hague Sr. | TEDxWinnipeg

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this website has shown me more about how Parkinson's was first discovered. Parkinson disease was first recorded in 1817 by an English physician called James Parkinson where it was originally named 'shaking palsy'.

this website is good as it provides more in depth detail on Parkinson like how it was discovered and how people live with it. however it may be hard to read for some viewers and they may not be able to retain all the information.

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First described in 1817 by English physician James Parkinson as a "shaking palsy," Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder of the brain that results from a loss of cells that produce dopamine.

Loss of this neurotransmitter dopamine causes neurons to fire out of control, leading to the symptoms of PD -- instability of posture or balance, gait difficulty, stiffness or rigidity of the arms, legs or neck, general slowness of movement and tremors or trembling. Other symptoms may include depression, mental confusion, difficulty writing and speech problems.

According to Brian Hurwitz, in an anlysis on the National Institutes of Heatlh website:

"James Parkinson's Essay on the Shaking Palsy (1817) has long been considered the foundational text of the disease which now bears the author's name."

Hurwitz's article titled "Urban Observation and Sentiment in James Parkinson's Essay on the Shaking Palsy (1817)" was published in 2014.

You can get Parkinson's original essay, published in 1817, from Project Gutenberg. Both the analysis on the NIH web site and the original essay at Project Gutenberg are available for no charge.

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The "History of PD" page of the Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach website provides a historical overview of Parkinson's disease.

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this website also has information on the many ways that Parkinson's can be treated. this includes:

exercise- exercise can be a crucial in treatment. this helps mobility, mood and overall quality of life for people with Parkinson's.

fall prevention- people who have Parkinson's have a increased chance of falling due to problems with balance and slowness of movement.

speech and voice therapy- speech exercises you can complete at home.

deep brain stimulation- a surgical technique that has been successful for many patients.  deep brain stimulation was approved in 1997 to treat Parkinson's patients.

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First described in 1817 by English physician James Parkinson as a "shaking palsy," Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder of the brain that results from a loss of cells that produce dopamine.

Loss of this neurotransmitter dopamine causes neurons to fire out of control, leading to the symptoms of PD -- instability of posture or balance, gait difficulty, stiffness or rigidity of the arms, legs or neck, general slowness of movement and tremors or trembling. Other symptoms may include depression, mental confusion, difficulty writing and speech problems.

According to Brian Hurwitz, in an anlysis on the National Institutes of Heatlh website:

"James Parkinson's Essay on the Shaking Palsy (1817) has long been considered the foundational text of the disease which now bears the author's name."

Hurwitz's article titled "Urban Observation and Sentiment in James Parkinson's Essay on the Shaking Palsy (1817)" was published in 2014.

You can get Parkinson's original essay, published in 1817, from Project Gutenberg. Both the analysis on the NIH web site and the original essay at Project Gutenberg are available for no charge.

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The "History of PD" page of the Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach website provides a historical overview of Parkinson's disease.

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complex Parkinson's disease and palliative care

Complex Parkinson's disease is defined as the stage when treatment is unable to consistently control symptoms, or the person has developed uncontrollable jerky movements (disabling dyskinesia).

These problems can still be helped by adjustment or addition of some of the medications used to treat Parkinson's disease, under the supervision of a doctor with a specialist interest in Parkinson's disease.

As Parkinson's disease progresses, you'll be invited to discuss the care you want with your healthcare team as you near the end of your life. This is known as palliative care.

When there's no cure for an illness, palliative care tries to alleviate symptoms, and is also aimed at making the end of a person's life as comfortable as possible.

This is done by attempting to relieve pain and other distressing symptoms, while providing psychological, social and spiritual support for you and your family.

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A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is life changing. You'll need long-term treatment to control your symptoms, and you may eventually have to adapt the way you do simple everyday tasks.
Everyone's experience of living with Parkinson's is different, but there are lots of issues and challenges shared by many people living with the condition.

You may find some of the advice below helpful if you have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Keeping well

It's important to do what you can to stay physically and mentally healthy if you have Parkinson's disease.

Exercise and healthy eating

Regular exercise is particularly important in helping relieve muscle stiffness, improving your mood and relieving stress.

There are many activities you can do to help keep yourself fit. If you're newly diagnosed or your symptoms are mild, you could try vigorous activities like team sports, cycling and running.

If your symptoms are complex or progressing, you can try less strenuous activities such as walking, or simple stretching and strengthening exercises.

You should also try to eat a balanced diet containing all the food groups to give your body the nutrition it needs to stay healthy.

Vaccinations

Everyone with a long-term condition is encouraged to get a yearly flu jab each autumn.

The pneumococcal vaccination is also usually recommended, which is a one-off injection that protects against a serious chest infection called pneumococcal pneumonia.

Want to know more?
Parkinson's UK: diet and Parkinson's Parkinson's UK: exercise and Parkinson's

Relationships and support

Being diagnosed with a long-term condition like Parkinson's disease can put a strain on you, your family and friends.

It can be difficult to talk to people about your condition, even if they're close to you.

Dealing with the deterioration of symptoms, such as increasing difficulty with movement, may make you feel frustrated and depressed.

Spouses, partners or carers will inevitably feel anxious or frustrated as well.

Be open about how you feel, and let your family and friends know what they can do to help.

Do not feel shy about telling them you need some time to yourself, if that's what you want.

Support

If you have any questions about your condition, your GP or Parkinson's disease specialist nurse may be able to help.

You may also find it helpful to talk to a trained counsellor or psychologist, or someone at a specialist helpline. Your GP surgery will have details of these.

Some people find it helpful to talk to others with Parkinson's disease, either at a local support group or in an internet chat room.

Care and support services

It's worth taking time to think about your specific needs and what would help you achieve the best quality of life.

For example, you may wish to consider equipment, help in your home and home adaptations.

Read more about care services, equipment and care homes.

Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK is the main Parkinson's support and research charity in the UK.

They can offer the support and advice you may need if you're living with Parkinson's disease, and can let you know about support groups in your local area.

You can contact them by:

calling their free confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays)

emailing hello@parkinsons.org.uk

You can talk to others about your experiences of Parkinson's on the Parkinson's UK community forum.

Want to know more?
Parkinson's UK: relationships and family life Parkinson's UK: support for you

Work and finances

Being diagnosed with Parkinson's does not mean you have to stop working. Many people with the condition keep working for years after their diagnosis.

You may find it hard to cope financially if you do have to stop work or work part-time because of your condition.

But you may be entitled to one or more of the following types of financial support:

You're entitled to Statutory Sick Pay from your employer if you have a job but cannot work because of your illness.

You may be entitled to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you do not have a job and cannot work because of your illness.

You may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if you're aged 64 and under and need help with personal care or have walking difficulties.

You may be able to get Attendance Allowance if you're State Pension age or older

You may be entitled to Carer's Allowance if you're caring for someone with Parkinson's disease.

You may be eligible for other benefits if you have children living at home or if you have a low household income.

Want to know more?
Benefits for carers GOV.UK: benefits MoneyHelper Parkinson's UK: work, money, driving and legal rights when you have Parkinson's

Driving

If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and your insurance company.

You will not necessarily have to stop driving. You'll be asked to complete a form providing more information about your condition, as well as details of your doctors and specialists.

The DVLA will use this to decide whether you're fit to drive.

Want to know more?
GOV.UK: driving with a medical condition, Blue Badges, and public transport for disabled people Parkinson's UK: driving with Parkinson's

Complex Parkinson's disease and palliative care

Complex Parkinson's disease is defined as the stage when treatment is unable to consistently control symptoms, or the person has developed uncontrollable jerky movements (disabling dyskinesia).

These problems can still be helped by adjustment or addition of some of the medications used to treat Parkinson's disease, under the supervision of a doctor with a specialist interest in Parkinson's disease.

As Parkinson's disease progresses, you'll be invited to discuss the care you want with your healthcare team as you near the end of your life. This is known as palliative care.

When there's no cure for an illness, palliative care tries to alleviate symptoms, and is also aimed at making the end of a person's life as comfortable as possible.

This is done by attempting to relieve pain and other distressing symptoms, while providing psychological, social and spiritual support for you and your family.

Palliative care can be provided at home or in a hospice, residential home or hospital.

You may want to consider talking to your family and care team in advance about where you'd like to be treated and what care you wish to receive.

Want to know more?
End of life care Parkinson's UK: advanced Parkinson's

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one percent of people have parkinsons in the world. most are obver 60

parkinsons has an 6% fatality rate.

1 in 36 people in the uk are diognosed

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Gail Brown is a 68 year old female. She is a retired farmer who lives at home alone with her dog. Mrs. Brown's husband passed away 5 years ago. She experienced a minor fall (~3 months ago) after tripping over her dog and landed on an outstretched right hand, leading to wrist pain. She saw her family doctor regarding her wrist, but also complained of some recent trouble with balance and a small hand tremor. She was referred to a neurologist and diagnosed with early stage idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease. She received a referral for physiotherapy to perform a falls risk assessment, maintain her functional status, and address her concerns regarding the condition.

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Roseanne McCabe was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 32 years ago. Over time, despite trying a range of treatments including Deep Brain Stimulation, she found it more and more difficult to go to the shops or to the beach on her own.

After hearing about David Wilkinson’s work at the University of Kent, Roseanne signed up to try the non-invasive neurostimulation device - and saw a marked improvement after just a few weeks.

Her balance got better and she was able to get herself up from her wheelchair and take herself to the bathroom. She could now walk on her husband’s arm from the car to a restaurant; giving her back pieces of independence that had a real impact on her everyday well-being.

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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, David began experiencing difficulties co-ordinating his movement, remembering key information or sleeping, and soon felt depressed and anxious at his condition.

Two months of daily neurostimulation treatment self-administered at home led to life-changing improvements - he could now get up out of the armchair and help out with the daily chores; he could even leave the house for walks or a wander to the pub.

An increase in mobility, memory and sleep were all still evident five months later, along with reduced depression and anxiety.