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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month — New Noninvasive Treatment Changing Patient Care
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, highlighting a progressive neurological disease that affects nearly one million Americans and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement—making everyday activities increasingly challenging. Focused ultrasound is an FDA-approved procedure that uses precisely targeted ultrasound waves to treat areas deep in the brain responsible for motor symptoms.
Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia
Depression in older adults may sometimes signal the early stages of Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Researchers found that depression often appears years before diagnosis and remains elevated long afterward, unlike in other chronic illnesses. This suggests depression may reflect early brain changes rather than emotional distress alone.
Can Strength Training Reduce Dementia Risk?
Strength training, also known as weight training, may reduce the risk of dementia and can be beneficial for people who already have mild to moderate dementia. This type of exercise challenges your muscles by lifting weights or pushing against resistance with controlled movements.
4 Proven Ways Walking Benefits Brain Health
Walking is a relatively easy exercise to perform, and it can be tailored to suit all individuals, regardless of their age or mobility level. This form of exercise is excellent for brain health in various ways, including enhancing cognitive function and reducing the risk of age-related brain diseases.
Talking to a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Communicating with someone who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can sometimes be a challenge. That's because one of the hallmark symptoms of dementia, along with memory loss, is difficulty expressing ideas (such as in word-finding problems) or in understanding them (often called receptive communication).
