Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder PDMDS

  • Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder PDMDS
    Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder PDMDS
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    The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder (PDMDS) community is a congregation of people from far and wide who come together for a common cause close to our heart- Parkinson's Disease. Whether you are someone living with and fighting powerfully against the condition, or someone dedicating their life toward the care of a loved one with Parkinson's, or just someone who wants to learn more about Parkinson’s- you can become a part of our community. . . Because everything we do expresses our motto "Together we move better" To find out more about the support we can provide to people with Parkinson’s please visit: www.parkinsonssocietyindia.com

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  • An elderly man on the floor, being assisted by a woman, with his cane on the floor next to him and hindi text overlay on blue strip वृद्धों में गिरने के कारण
    वृद्धों में गिरने के कारण
    विश्वभर की आबादी में वृद्धों का अनुपात अन्य आय-वर्गों के मुकाबले बढ़ रहा है। गिरने के हादसे और उससे जुड़ी चोटें और रुग्णता बढ़ रहे हैं और यह विश्व स्तर पर एक महत्वपूर्ण चुनौती है। बुजुर्गों में गिरने के कारणों को जानने से इस समस्या की संभावना को कम करने के लिए उचित जागरूकता बढ़ाई जा सकती है। इसकी रोकथाम के लिए कदम लेने में सहायता मिल सकती है। आइए इस लेख में बुजुर्गों के गिरने के कारणों के बारे में अधिक जानें । जेरिएट्रिक मेडिसिन क्षेत्र के दिग्गज प्रोफेसर बर्नार्ड इसाक ने कहा है,  'एक…
  • Image of electrodes lighting up parts of the brain and text on top Parkinson's Disease. Is DBS the right choice
    Is DBS The Right Choice For Parkinsons Disease
    Parkinson’s disease can progressively become a debilitating condition that can affect daily functioning. Besides medications, there has been little progress in the treatment options. In recent years, a surgical therapy called Deep Stimulation of the brain has gained popularity as it seems to allow patients to manage certain symptoms. Lets take an in-depth look at what this procedure entails. What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS is a surgical procedure to treat…
  • An elderly man on the floor, being assisted by a woman, with his cane on the floor next to him and text overlay on blue strip Causes of Falls in Elderly
    Causes of Falls in Older Adults
    The demographic of the world's population is shifting towards older age groups. The prevalence of falls and associated injuries and morbidity is on the rise, posing a significant global challenge. Knowing the causes of falls in elderly can help create awareness and aid prevention. Let’s find out a bit more about the causes of falls in elderly.  Professor Bernard Isaacs, a giant in geriatric medicine said, ‘It takes a child one year to acquire independent movement and ten years to acquire…
  • Image with a stethoscope, capsules, spectacles and image Diagnosis Restless Legs Syndrome
    Restless Legs Syndrome Can Disrupt Sleep Severely
    Dr.Rajalakshmi Iyer, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh cautions that Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) can significantly impair quality of life and reduce productivity if good sleep hygiene practices are not followed and medications not taken. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a type of sleep disorder. Could you tell us a little bit about it and who does it affect? RLS is a medical disorder that is much commoner than…
  • Profile pic of a woman in red and green kurta and dupatta and text My experience with Vascular Parkinsons Disease
    My Struggle For A Diagnosis Lasted 24 Years
    Gulshan Pruthi, 56 from Delhi took 24 years to get a diagnosis of Vascular Parkinsonism after consulting various doctors, doing multiple tests, trying different therapies. She narrates her experience and how she copes with this rare condition. When were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed with Vascular Parkinson’s Disease (also called arteriosclerotic parkinsonism or vascular multi-infarct parkinsonism) in 2019 after 24 years. What were the early symptoms? What made you go to a doctor? My early…
  • Profile picture of the author Rajeev with a blue strip and overlay text Living with Parkinson's Surprises
    Are Violent Dreams or Facial Masking Signs of Parkinson's?
    Rajeev K Gupta, who lives with Parkinson’s, recounts his own experiences with many surprising and not so well-known non-motor symptoms of PD like sleep behaviour disorders which can be a nightmare and others like facial masking, speech problems, drooling which can be quite discomforting and distressful. This article is reviewed by Neurologist Dr. Prashanth LK. Most people know Parkinson’s Disease (PD) as a disease with shaking hands or tremors. You may be surprised to learn that tremors are not…
  • Profile Picture of Shaila Bhagwat against a backdrop of an online video call and text overlay ऑनलाइन प्लेटफॉर्म और थेरेपी एक वरदान
    पार्किंसंस के लिए ऑनलाइन प्लेटफॉर्म और थेरेपी की उपलब्धि एक वरदान
    पुणे की शैला भागवत को पिछले कुछ वर्षों से पार्किंसंस रोग है। लेकिन कोविड  के कारण हुए लॉकडाउन और सामाजिक दूरी बनाए रखने के माहौल में उन्होंने ऑनलाइन थेरेपी सत्रों और वर्चुअल प्लेटफॉर्म का इस्तेमाल करना शुरू किया, और उन्हें ये पसंद आया। वे साझा करती हैं कि कैसे उन्हें दोनों से लाभ हुआ। कोविड  के प्रतिबंधों में ढील के बाद भी उन्हें ये उपयोगी लग रहे हैं, और ये उनके लिए आकर्षक विकल्प हैं। आपने ऑनलाइन थेरेपी के सत्र कब शुरू किए? मैं बी.के. पारिख सपोर्ट ग्रुप की सदस्या हूं, जो पीडीएमडीएस (…
  • Image; Shaila Bhagwat, who has Parkinson's Disease in a blue dress at a restaurant with plates of desserts in front of her
    मैं शैय्याग्रस्त होने की अवस्था से बचने के लिए पूरा प्रयास कर रही हूँ
    67 वर्षीय शैला भागवत को पार्किंसंस रोग है जिस से उनका दाहिना हिस्सा प्रभावित है। वे आत्मनिर्भर रहने के लिए हर संभव प्रयास कर रही हैं - वे अनेक उपयोगी गतिविधियों के कार्यक्रम का सख्त अनुपालन करती हैं जिसमें शामिल हैं व्यायाम, योग, मैडिटेशन (ध्यान), हंसी और संगीत थेरेपी, चाल प्रशिक्षण, लिखावट अभ्यास, ज्ञान निर्माण, इत्यादि)। चार साल पहले, मैं दाहिने कंधे में एक टेंडन टीअर हुआ था और एक सूचर एंकर डाला गया था। फिजियोथेरेपी की मदद से मुझे सर्जरी के बाद रिकवरी में 2 महीने लगे। लेकिन दुर्भाग्य से, मेरे…
  • 50 वर्षों से परिवार के सदस्यों की देखभाल करने वाली महिला से कुछ सहानुभूति और स्वीकृति संबंधी सीख
    50 वर्षों से परिवार के सदस्यों की देखभाल कर्ता से सहानुभूति और स्वीकृति संबंधी सीख
    वीना शील भटनागर, 80, अर्थशास्त्र की लेक्चरर रह चुकी हैं। वे अपने परिवार के सदस्यों की पचास साल से अधिक समय तक लगातार देखभाल करती रही हैं। उन्होंने जिन प्रियजनों की देखभाल की है, उस श्रंखला में अंत में उनके दिवंगत पति विजय शील भटनागर थे, जिन्हें पार्किंसंस रोग था। यहां वे देखभाल करने की इस लंबी यात्रा के बारे में बात करती हैं और अपनी सीख साझा करती हैं। 1963 में 22 साल की उम्र में मेरी शादी हुई, और उसके तुरंत बाद मैं एक देखभाल कर्ता बन गई। तब से मेरी देखभाल करने की यात्रा 50+ साल से नॉनस्टॉप चलती…
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    Can Retinitis Pigmentosa Be Prevented? As majority of the RP cases are inherited, special attention is needed to address the genetic aspect. Genetic counselling, detailed family members examination, genetic testing, understanding the pattern of inheritance, pre-natal and antenatal tests at necessary situations are very important in prevention of RP and its risk reduction in future generation. Contributed by  Dr Deepika C Parameswarappa, Consultant Ophthalmologist, LV Prasad Eye Institute…
Announcing New Parkinson’s Support Group Center at Guwahati, Assam
The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS) has initiated a new *Parkinson’s Support Group Center* at Guwahati, Assam. This is our 1st centre in the North East and the inaugural session was held on 15th July 2018. Free…
Swallowing difficulty in late stage of Parkinson's
Parkinson's pateints develop great difficulty in swallowing during later stageof their disease. These issues are sometimes ignored or given less importance by famiy and even doctor. My advise for caregiver/famiy of a parkinson's patient is to listen…
Treatment
I am regulary taking medicine syndopa plus for Parkinson. I wants to know whether I can go for Ayurvedic massage to reduce mussle stiffness . Will it be helpfull ?  Please advice Thanks & Regards, Raju
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I am suffering from early Parkinson's Disease. I am 49, working in IA&AD Department, Living in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, watch me on youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mLHOEVLCmQ  or  search early Parkinson's…
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Disturbed sleep and deterioration of Parkinsons
Question from a community member: My father, who is 75years old has been living with Parkinsons Disease for over 10years now. It was well managed so far with medication and his very active lifestyle especially walking and swimming.  However in…
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My friend's father has Parkinson's. He has hallucinations. Is that because of Parkinson's? Or is it due to any other reason    
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