How tremor affects the work sphere of your life is a highly ambiguous and individual question: some people can continue working for many years without significant changes, while others find that the progression of the disease complicates their work activities. In this article, we will discuss how to organize your workspace if you have a […]

In this article, we will share tips to help bring joy to your loved ones suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Dopamine deficiency is the core of the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. All antiparkinsonian drugs, directly or indirectly, increase dopamine levels in the brain. Levodopa is a direct precursor of dopamine, so treatment with levodopa drugs is essentially replacement therapy. Dopamine receptor agonists stimulate dopamine receptors, also increasing its release in the synapse. MAO inhibitors (rasagiline) and COMT inhibitors (entacapone) reduce the dopamine-degrading action of enzymes, also increasing its content in the brain. Amantadines slow down the reuptake of dopamine, again increasing its presence where needed in Parkinson’s disease.

Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as autonomic dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and neuropsychiatric manifestations, can precede movement disorders by years and even decades before diagnosis. Parkinson’s disease is accompanied not only by motor symptoms but also by non-motor manifestations such as anxiety, apathy, mood changes, cognitive impairments, and emotional instability. These symptoms significantly reduce the […]

Why do falls occur in Parkinson’s disease? Falls in Parkinson’s disease are an almost inevitable symptom that may indicate the gradual progression of the disease. Several causes can lead to this: What are the dangers of falls?   The fact is that as a result of falls, patients may suffer injuries and sustain concussions, bruises, […]

Is it possible to drive a car if diagnosed with “Parkinson’s Disease”? The presence of Parkinson’s disease does not automatically mean that you need to stop driving. However, when taking certain medications, symptoms may arise that could make driving dangerous. When taking certain antiparkinsonian medications, daytime sleepiness may occur, in severe cases reaching the level […]

10 tips for those caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease: Caring for a loved one diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is very challenging both emotionally and physically. It is painful to watch your loved ones suffer, and it makes you want to do everything possible for them, but it’s important to remember that you must also […]

Pathways for Improving Gait According to a new study, floor designs with large, clearly visible cross patterns improve motor activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease [1]. A characteristic feature of Parkinson’s disease is movement disorders, where patients temporarily feel as if their feet are glued to the floor, making it difficult to take a step […]

Bicycle for Parkinson’s Disease Home physical exercises using a stationary bike and a remote monitoring app reduce the symptoms of movement disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease [1]. High-intensity exercises have proven effective in reducing movement disorders in people with Parkinson’s disease, but prior to this study, the usefulness of home programs used by many […]