11/04/2025
๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ช๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐ฆ๐ข๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ
Today is #๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฎ๐
Parkinson's disease is a long term condition that affects how a person moves and controls their body. Even though more people are learning about it, there are still many wrong beliefs and myths about the disease. These myths lead to fear and prevent individuals from seeking the appropriate help. Today we debunk the myths.
๐ข๐ป๐น๐ ๐ข๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป'๐
Parkinson's does strike more often in individuals over the age of 60, but it is not a disease of old people. Some individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson's in their 30s or 40s, referred to as Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease.
๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐บ
Shaking hands or tremors are a frequent symptom of Parkinson's, but not the only one. Tremors are not present in some individuals with Parkinson's. Other symptoms are stiffness of muscles, slow movement, trouble with balance, soft voice, depression, sleep disturbances, and even constipation.
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
Parkinson's is not a disease that kills. It's a chronic illness that requires ongoing care and treatment, but it doesn't directly cause death. With the appropriate medicines, good habits, exercise, and care, most individuals with Parkinson's live a long and fulfilling life.
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป'๐ ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป
Parkinson's disease primarily impacts the brain region that regulates movement but also other sections of the body. Since both the body and the mind are affected, care should not address movement alone. A complete care plan should include physical therapy, mental health support, and emotional well-being to help the person live better and manage all symptoms effectively.
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐
As Parkinson's influences movement and daily life, with proper care, therapy, and support, many individuals are able to live independently for several years following diagnosis. People can stay independent through occupational therapy, physiotherapy, care plans and an exercise routine.
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Care Matters Homecare has a dedicated in-house Complex Care Team, with a wealth of experience in looking after those with more specialist daily needs including people with Parkinson's Disease.
With our support, we enable you to keep to your preferred routines and continue to enjoy the simple, everyday freedoms of home life.
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