“Friends LOVE through all kinds of weather, and families stick TOGETHER in all kinds of trouble.” ~Proverbs 17:17 A Midst increasing focus on women’s issues in PD, I and others are beginning to realize the burden of living with and having a chronic illness like Parkinson’s can exact on the family nucleus. Sometimes the burden canContinue reading “Parkinson’s Disease: Impact on Family-by Dr. De Leon”
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Tips to Over come Communication Impairment in PD: By Dr. De Leon
As we near the WPC 2016 which will be held in Portland, Oregon this year..one of the topics of great interest being presented is one of communication impairment. First, we must look at what is meant by communication. The word “communication” implies the usage of a deeper and complex network of interconnected neurons in theContinue reading “Tips to Over come Communication Impairment in PD: By Dr. De Leon”
In Search of the Right Pair of Shoes: By Maria De Leon
Those of you who have been following my blogs for a while and have read my “Parkinson’s Diva,” book will know how much I love a good pair of shoes. Shoes are an extension of ourse… Source: In Search of the Right Pair of Shoes: By Maria De Leon
Going to the Dentist Can Be a Challenge When You Have PD: by Dr. De Leon
“Life is short so smile while you still have teeth.” I wrote a while ago about the importance of maintaining dental hygiene particularly in light of a chronic illness like Parkinson’s disease. The slew of medications can potentially lead to tooth decay due to drying of mouth and wearing of enamel. However, keeping and schedulingContinue reading “Going to the Dentist Can Be a Challenge When You Have PD: by Dr. De Leon”
The Power of The Mind in determining Our Response to Medications & Other Therapies : By Dr. De Leon
“One believes things because one has been conditioned to believe them.” Aldous Huxley, Brave New World Have you ever wondered why some people seem to always get better with any medication or treatment given; while others have the opposite effect no matter what the treatment therapy is? Well, you have heard of theContinue reading “The Power of The Mind in determining Our Response to Medications & Other Therapies : By Dr. De Leon”
Travel Tips with DBS- by Yuma BeV/Dr. De Leon
I have the great pleasure of having my friend and yours write a blog for us today on how to get going in an efficient and effective way when getting ready to travel- you all know her as the ‘Parkinson’s Humor’ author and Queen YumaBeV. In the last few months, I have been doing someContinue reading “Travel Tips with DBS- by Yuma BeV/Dr. De Leon”
Unraveling Complexity of Being a Chronically ill patient: by Maria De Leon
A decade ago, I would have sworn I was the healthiest person; sure I had minor inconveniences like thyroid cancer at young age and migraines since childhood. But my life on the whole was gre… Source: Unraveling Complexity of Being a Chronically ill patient: by Maria De Leon
My Experince with the Evolution of Retail Prescriptions:By Maria De Leon
Every time I go to the pharmacy as of late, the joy seems to be knocked right out of my soul for at least an hour. Used to be that I could just call and have my prescriptions delivered to my office… Source: My Experince with the Evolution of Retail Prescriptions:By Maria De Leon
El cambio de papeles- Dra. De Leon
Al continuar la campaña de #EndParkinsons ( #terminemos con él Parkinson) este mes de abril reconocido como el mes de hacer conciencia por la enfermedad que afecta casi 10 millones de habitantes al rededor del mundo no debemos olvidarnos de aquellos que dan de su servicio y amor incondicional para cuidarnos. No cabe duda queContinue reading “El cambio de papeles- Dra. De Leon”
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