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I am Dizzy! Is It My Parkinson’s? : By Dr. De Leon

First, in order for you to get the proper treatment you must be able to communicate to your doctor exactly what you are feeling. The way you do this is by learning the right terminology or the doctor “lingo” if you will. Some people say they are ‘dizzy’ to mean they have ‘vertigo,’ they areContinue reading “I am Dizzy! Is It My Parkinson’s? : By Dr. De Leon”

Improving Quality of Voice in PD: By Dr. De Leon

We have all experienced a change in our voices as Parkinson’s has taken over our lives. It can be extremely frustrating for both the person with Pd as well as the caregiver to constantly be asking to reiterate what he or she said. This is because family thinks we either mumble or slur or wordsContinue reading “Improving Quality of Voice in PD: By Dr. De Leon”

A Tasty Dysphagic Diet : Doña Maria’s Thick & Creamy Potato & Carrot Soup: by Maria De Leon

A Tasty Dysphagic Diet : Dona Maria’s Thick & Creamy Potato & Carrot Soup: by Maria De Leon.

Is ReM Behavior Ruining your Sleep? Here Are Some tips to improve life at night: By Dr. De Leon

At Night, Do You Feel Like You Are in the Ring With a Boxer Instead of Your Partner with PD? By Dr. De Leon.