by Ava Butler | Aug 11, 2024 | Parkinson's, Uncategorized
HELSINKI, Finland — A new gene for early-onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been identified, a discovery that experts believe will have important clinical implications in the not-too-distant future. A variant in PMSF1, a proteasome regulator, was identified in...
by Ava Butler | Jul 26, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Uncategorized
There’s a LOT to learn about if you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia. Here’s how to get started....
by Ava Butler | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
How You Can Grow New Brain Cells: The Amazing Science of Neurogenesis and 5 Ways to Harness It By Austin Perlmutter, MD For most of recent history, doctors, scientists, and the lay public have operated under the assumption that our brain cells are relatively “fixed”...
by Ava Butler | May 17, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Uncategorized
Based on SleepDoctor research and conversations with leading Medicare experts, they’ve identified a knowledge gap among seniors regarding Medicare’s coverage for adjustable beds. Previously considered hospital-only or luxury items, these beds are now more...
by Ava Butler | Sep 25, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Nearly one in five people on Medicare travel 50 or more miles one way to see a neurologist, a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain and nervous system, according to research published in the September 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...
by Ava Butler | Mar 1, 2023 | Parkinson's, Uncategorized
Loss of sense of smell can be one of the earliest signs of disease, including Parkinson’s. MJFF’s Dr. Rachel Dolhun speaks with an ear, nose and throat doctor about the science behind smell, how and why it can change, and what you can do....
