Jolyon Hallows

My blog on #Parkinsons and #Caregiving is a rich source of information for #Caregivers. bit.ly/2aHjQtF

An inspiring example of the power of social media to help people struggling with diseases like #Parkinsons. Here, a multitude of users contributed to developing a modified pill dispenser to help an elite athlete with PD. #caregiving. bit.ly/2MAg4uk

There is a big improvement in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) treatment for #Parkinsons. Previous versions needed settings, such as voltage levels, to be set manually. The new one detects brain patterns and adjusts the stimulator automatically. #caregiving. bit.ly/3j1AZT3

One casualty of COVID that hits #Parkinsons patients especially hard is a decline in basic exercise like walking. Devices that track activity report a substantial drop in walking, even though it doesn't require being with a lot of people. #caregiving. bit.ly/3r6hfAN

This is a video on cognitive changes in #Parkinsons patients. It's from the Fox Foundation. There's also a link to their guide on managing cognitive changes. Useful information. #caregiving. bit.ly/3clxV36

Sleep disturbances are a symptom of #Parkinsons that have been worsened by COVID quarantines. Researchers have discovered that people who adopt new hobbies and physical activities such as yoga or board games have better outcomes. #caregiving. bit.ly/3rZPACy

One severe symptom of #Parkinsons is visual hallucinations. They have been thought to be the result of impaired mental function, but new research suggests that they may result from a thinning of the retina. Intriguing. #caregiving. bit.ly/2L401od

2020 has been a tough year, even harder for people with severe diseases like #Parkinsons. And amid the cries of anger and despair, it's easy to succumb to fatalism. But there are ways to counter it. Here are some suggestions. #caregiving. bit.ly/2L66Ghx

Sometimes, just being together is the best therapy. For people with #Parkinsons, it gives a connection to the world that can sustain them. #caregiving. bit.ly/2Jvu9YO

Researchers have developed a tomato that's high in L-Dopa, the gold standard in treating #Parkinsons. This has two benefits: it's a low-cost source of L-Dopa, particularly in third world countries, and it improves the synthesis of L-Dopa. #caregiving. bit.ly/34ZK8WK

For people with #Parkinsons, managing the disease is a complex mix of therapies, medications, exercises. As this article points out, it's a full-time job. #caregiving. bit.ly/3o3qiRE

One terrible symptom of #Parkinsons disease is PD dementia. It's usually preceded by mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The sooner MCI can be detected, the better the treatment options. Now a simple EEG test is effective in diagnosing MCI. #caregiving. bit.ly/2JwGH2d

A medication for #Parkinsons hallucinations and delusions is normally available as a capsule or pill. But many PD patients have difficulty swallowing, so the manufacturer has instructions for sprinkling the contents of the capsule on food. #caregiving. bit.ly/3hcwy76

There are several new devices that track movement symptoms in #Parkinsons. Here is one that relates those symptoms to medication usage, giving doctors real-time tracking and helping in designing treatments. #caregiving. bit.ly/3mLgFWm

Adaptability is a benefit, especially for people with diseases like #Parkinsons. As the disease progresses, finding new ways to do old things is important. And adaptability is especially useful these days. #caregiving. bit.ly/3mJ48mv

Excessive drooling is a common symptom of #Parkinsons. A new medication, approved by the FDA in 2018, is proving effective in treating it. #caregiving. bit.ly/3nVsVoV

A device that helps #Parkinsons patients speak more clearly is now available online and can be calibrated online. It is no longer necessary to visit a doctor. #caregiving. bit.ly/3mJwRr6

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Sometimes, for those with horrible diseases like #Parkinsons, it can be tempting to give up the struggle and yield to apathy. Hard though it may be to fight, it is worth while. Here is one patient's struggle. #caregiving. bit.ly/2URNZzp

The APDA has prepared a symptom tracking for #Parkinsons patients. It allows patients to record their symptoms on a smart phone, which allows practitioners to better understand the progression of the disease. #caregiving. bit.ly/2KATsJe

An astonishing new technique grows "mini-brains" that act like the mid-brain. The intent is to create a platform for testing diseases like #Parkinsons more quickly and more safely than on actual people to speed development of treatments. #caregiving. bit.ly/2IKt7bc