How Can Occupational Therapy Help People Living with Parkinson’s Disease? When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it’s not just the diagnosis that changes life—it’s the way daily routines begin to shift. Simple activities of daily living such as buttoning a shirt, writing a note, or cooking dinner may suddenly feel harder, slower, or […]
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Yes, there is an assistive device for Parkinson’s Disease that can help you live life better. The problem is it can be overwhelming to find and frankly many people just don’t have the time or energy to do the work. So this means, getting one that looks right. But, this can be expensive and frustrating
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NDIS Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease (Guide) Are you living with Parkinson’s disease and in need of support? Are you looking at ways to improve your day-to-day quality of life? If so, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may be able to help. If you’re needing advice, support and know how, here’s how to access
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Occupational therapy is a form of healthcare that helps people improve their ability to perform everyday tasks and participate in activities they enjoy. It applies practical techniques such as task modifications, exercises, adaptive equipment, and environmental work and home modifications to help individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses gain greater independence and improved quality of
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In this article, we will take a closer look at the NDIS occupational therapy assessment process and help you understand the different types of assessments available, how to prepare for them, and what to expect. An NDIS Occupational Therapist shares their insights so you can get the most out of an assessment for your goals.
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Here’s What You Can Do About Parkinson’s Disease And Fatigue “I can deal with my shaking hand, but what really concerns me the most is my Parkinson’s Disease fatigue. It’s my most frustrating PD symptom.” If that sounds like your situation, you’re not alone as it’s expected more than 50% of people living with Parkinson’s
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https://youtu.be/n2-kTkLJe6Q If you’ve been living with Parkinson’s Disease for some time you may have experienced “feet stuck feeling” or what’s called Freezing of Gait episodes. You see, 1 in 2 parkinson’s disease patients are predicted to experience some form of Freezing of Gait and is a major Parkinson’s disease symptom. If you’re struggling moving through doorways,
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Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Plasticity: How Virtual Reality Plus Treadmill for Parkinson’s Disease Promotes Brain Changes Tel Aviv University researchers report the dual reality therapy was effective for people at later stages of the disease. About The Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Plasticity Study: The objective of the research was to compare the effects of 2
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Are you interested in Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease? Laura Kupperman contacted us and asked if we’d be interested in collaborating on a webinar for Yoga practitioners with a key focus on Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease. We jumped at the opportunity to work with her and the other co-presenter and yoga practitioner, Theresa Conroy. Please
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Researchers “Break the Cycle” of Parkinson’s Disease Today’s article brings new light to our understanding of PD especially the role of diet and the Parkinson’s disease and how it may contribute to breaking the cycle of Parkinson’s disease. It’s clear Parkinson’s Disease is a complex interaction of many factors which neuroscience is starting to unravel
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