Day after day, people make the most of their lives. We all want to live comfortably and be able to spend time with the people we love. While ongoing health conditions can transform daily activities into challenges there are ways to live life to the fullest. In “Taking It Day by Day”, we will focus on Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, and senior nutrition, three subjects which people struggle with on a daily basis.
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Parkinson’s Disease - The Day by Day Approach
Patients and caregivers alike understand the need for news and tips about Parkinson’s disease. Though no cure currently exists, many people with Parkinson’s disease look forward to a day when there will be a solution. Until then, you can use these resources.
Basic Resources
For the newly diagnosed or for people who want to learn more, these basic resources will help you understand how Parkinson’s disease works, its symptoms and its progression.
The Mayo Clinic’s Approach
The Mayo clinic is a great place to learn everything from the definition of Parkinson’s disease to preparing for your doctor’s appointment to prevention to alternative medicine and more.
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Parkinson’s and the Brain
This illustrative video teaches how Parkinson’s disease affects the brain.
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Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you will have many questions and wonder what will come next. This page will guide you through some of the confusing and concerning questions that many people have at the onset of Parkinson’s.
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Eight Steps to a Healthy Brain
Even if you have Parkinson’s disease, there are 8 easy ways for you to keep your brain healthy.
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Parkinson’s Disease Foundation – FAQ
Many people are familiar with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but do not know any other information. This extensive list of frequently asked questions will help you to develop a thorough understanding of Parkinson’s disease.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Parkinson’s Disease
Prepare before a doctor’s appointment by reviewing these suggested questions.
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Young Onset Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease can come in younger years. If you are young and have Parkinson’s, here is a website for you.
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Advanced
If you have laid a foundation of Parkinson’s knowledge, you want to know more about the disease. The following links will direct you to the latest information and more specific effects of Parkinson’s.
Michael J. Fox – Research Area Position Papers
The Michael J. Fox organization promotes research to find treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Learn about new advancements in Parkinson’s research through their featured position papers.
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Michael J. Fox – Disability Information
Parkinson’s disease represents a legitimate disability for many people. Learn how you can receive benefits that will help you as a Parkinson’s patient.
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PD Trials.org
This blog is updated reagularily updated with the latest news in Parkinson’s research.
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Parkinsons.org – Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Patients aren’t the only people who need to know about Parkinson’s disease. Nurses, case workers and other medical professionals can grow their knowledge of the disease and better ways to care for Parkinson’s victims.
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10 Tips to Get Moving and Stay Active
Former our de France winner and Parkinson’s patient Davis Phinney is an advocate for staying active while having Parkinson’s. He maintains a regular workout schedule. Here are 10 tips from him.
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Managing Your PD
After the onset comes daily life with Parkinson’s. This page can help you manage nutrition, symptoms, medication and much more.
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Financial, Legal and Employment Issues
Learn you legal and financial rights, responsibilities and opportunities through the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation’s site.
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Sleep-Related Problems of Parkinson’s Disease
Sleep troubles can sometimes be connected to Parkinson’s disease – learn more here.
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For Family Caregivers
As someone caring for a family member or friend with Parkinson’s disease, you have some caregiving skills. Here are some tips to supplement your skill set and some avenues of respite.
Michael J. Fox – Guide for Family Caregivers
This page features some frequently asked questions from family caregivers.
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Parkinson.org – Resources for Family Caregivers
From Parkinson’s caregiving 101 to discussions to a library of information, you can learn everything you need to know about Parkinson’s caregiving.
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Parkinson’s Disease Foundation – Caregiving and Family Support
This page offers specialized information for caregivers. Learn how to help your child and senior parent with Parkinson’s disease as well as effectively communicate with your loved one.
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Care for the Parkinson’s Caregiver
Are you concerned about specific side-effects of Parkinson’s? Are you pregnant while you have Parkinson’s? Does your person with Parkinson’s also have MS or Alzheimer’s? This page can help you with these issues and more.
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Caregiver.com – Parkinson’s Disease: Tips for Caregivers
When you become a caregiver, your life changes. This page goes over the lifestyle changes you will need to adapt to as you care for your person with Parkinson’s.
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Michael J. Fox – Links for Patients and Caregivers
Do you need more resources? This list of sites and online communities can help you to grow your own network of Parkinson’s caregiving support.
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Strokes - The Practice of Prevention
Strokes often come as a shock to victims and family alike. Whether the effects of a stroke are minimal or severe, there are ways for you to regain your pre-stroke lifestyle. You can also learn how to prevent strokes and help others who have experienced them.
Basic Resources
Many people know what strokes are, but do not understand how it works or how they can take preventative measures against them. The following resources give you the information you need when you are first learning about strokes and how to care for them.
The Mayo Clinic Approach
Knowing the signs, symptoms, prevention and risk factors of a stroke can help you before and after you experience a stroke. Learn primary stroke information here.
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Stroke Overview
The American Speech-Language- Hearing Association covers how a stroke is diagnosed, and some of the communication and cognitive problems associated with strokes.
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Types of Stroke
Strokes can come in a few different forms. Learn about each kind of stroke and how they affect the body. You can also download animations of hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.
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TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
Also called a mini stroke, a TIA is something to prevent and treat seriously.
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Stroke Warning Signs
Keep on the lookout for these symptoms of stroke and what to do when a stroke happens.
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Advanced
A stroke can affect your life in many different ways. Our advanced resources can give you further insight into rehabilitation and professional care.
Stroke Treatment
Though we cannot endorse any particular treatments or medications for stroke, the National Stroke Association features some treatment options.
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Stroke Fact Sheets
These lists of facts and stats will help you to know more about how a stroke can affect you.
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Regaining Independence
After a stroke, you can be left without motor function, speech and other abilities. Learn ways to regain your independence and self reliance.
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For Healthcare Professionals
Providing medical attention for stroke victims requires you to be an expert on strokes. Here is some information that is just for you.
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Guidelines and Recommendations
Do you need more sources of information? This long list can direct you to detailed information about strokes.
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Post Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke survivors often need to undergo some form of rehabilitation to renew their pre-stroke abilities.
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For Family Caregivers
Oftentimes family members are called upon to assist a stroke victim relative as they recuperate. These resources will add to your caregiving knowledge.
Life After Stroke for Family Caregivers
It is scary when a loved one has a stroke. Here are ways that you can help, and ways to care for them.
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Adapting the Home After a Stroke
You may need to make some changes to your home after your loved one has a stroke. This pages discusses the possible adaptations you may need to make at home.
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Stroke Family Warmline
Immediate assistance can make all the difference, especially help that knows about strokes. The stroke family warmline is there for you and your loved one during an emergency situation.
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Faster Stroke Recovery When Family Helps Out
You can be the key to your loved one’s full recovery. By just being there to help them with their rehabilitation therapy, you can make all the difference.
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Senior Nutrition - Achieving Balance
Eating healthy is a topic we hear about our entire lives, but as people progress into their senior years, a wholesome diet becomes more important to their overall health. These web pages are dedicated toward a proper senior diet.
Basic Resources
By knowing your nutrition needs and special foods to spotlight, you can make your senior diet easy and care free.
The Joy of Eating Well and Aging Well
Here are some great facts about the benefits of eating well, the number of calories seniors should intake daily and specific foods that seniors should focus on
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Modified Food Pyramid for Older Adults
Tufts University has revised the traditional food pyramid to fit senior dietary needs.
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How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?
Find out your daily fruit and vegetable intake requirement through this easy-to-use calculator.
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Consuming Healthy Food As You Age
Having a healthy diet can improve your well being as you age.
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10 Diabetes Super Foods
Watching what you eat is not enough for diabetic seniors; there are also foods that can enhance their health. This slideshow features 10 Super Foods for diabetics of any age.
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Healthy Eating After 50
An aging body also means a changing body. The Age Page from the National Institute on Aging informs you on a healthy diet after the age of 50.
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Advanced
Take control of your food intake by carefully structuring your diet. Are you concerned about affording healthy food or changing your habits? The links below give you a peek into every detail of healhy eating.
Choosing Nutrient-Dense Foods
As you age, you need fewer calories, but a lot more vitamins, minerals, lean protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Learn more about balanced meals through this educational video.
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Using the Nutrition Facts Label
Every food item in your grocery store is required to have a nutrition facts label. How do you use it? Find out here.
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Simple Steps to a Healthy Senior Diet
Many seniors try to eat healthy, but have trouble preparing meals on their own or getting to the grocery store. Here are some tips to keep your healthy diet as you age.
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
Health foods can be pretty pricey but there are ways for the health-conscious to keep on track on a low or fixed income.
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100 Best Health Foods for Seniors
Eating healthy does not necessarily limit your choices. This list of 100 healthy foods for seniors introduces some variety into a healthy diet. Since it is organized by health issue, you can pick a food that will help with any conditions you may have.
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Help With Eating Problems
As you get older, you may experience some complications with basic functions such as eating. Whether you have difficulty chewing, a dry mouth, an upset stomach or a declining sense of taste, this page can help.
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For Family Caregivers
As a primary caregiver, one of your main tasks is to make sure that your loved one is fed and that the food they consume is contributing to the health and wellness. When family members have complicated diseases, it can be difficult to know what food to supply or ask for. The following is sounds advice from the experts.
Food Safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture encourages everyone to not eat food that can make you sick. This guide offers good advice on how to store food and at what temperature to cook it. Family caregivers should regularly sort through a loved one’s food to ensure it is still safe to eat.
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How to Detect and Prevent Malnutrition
If you do not see your loved one every day, they might not be eating as much or as healthy as they should. Here are some signs of malnutrition in seniors.
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Helping Elders When They Will Not Eat
What do you do when your loved one just won’t eat? Here are some reasons why and how you can solve this problem.
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Eating With Alzheimer’s
It can be difficult to ensure that your relative with Alzheimer’s eats enough good food, especially when they are uncooperative. Here is some helpful advice.
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