Category Archives: parkinson’s disease

 Tips & Tricks: Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease – Part Deux: By Dr. De Leon

Originally posted on defeatparkinsons:
I love summer not just because my birthday highlights the beginning of the best season where the days are long and the possibilities seem endless. But, because I always seem to rejuvenate during this time of year. As I get ready for my first real trip of the summer after an…

Treatments for Frequent Falls in Parkinson’s Patients: By Dr. De Leon

“Most important thing in life is learning how to fall.” ― Jeannette Walls, Half Broke Horses       There are many reasons people with Parkinson’s fall so it’s important to identify the cause correctly in order to solve the problem and prevent fractures and hospitalizations which only increase mortality and disability. Every patient can experience allContinue reading “Treatments for Frequent Falls in Parkinson’s Patients: By Dr. De Leon”

Intelligent Decision Making: by Dr. De Leon

” I regret less the road not taken than my all fired hurry along the road I took.” Robert Brault Many years ago when I first began this journey with Parkinson’s disease as a young doctor there were very few choices in the treatment of PD. since then there has been an explosion of newContinue reading “Intelligent Decision Making: by Dr. De Leon”

Tips for Good Sleep in PD; by Dr. De Leon

‘A Well Spent Day brings happy sleep.’ We all know that sleep is vital for our health; but how to reconcile this knowledge with how our illnesses make us feel ? There I was last night falling asleep at 10 pm but unable to go to bed as I desired; since I suddenly began experiencingContinue reading “Tips for Good Sleep in PD; by Dr. De Leon”