Parkinson's-Related Shaking and Other Physical Problems

Questions and Answers

1. What should I do when my parent with Parkinson's disease suddenly "freezes"?

   - Because of her Parkinson's disease, sometimes when my mother is walking, she "freezes" and gets stuck, unable to move forward. This happened one time when we were in a bookstore together. Is there anything I can do to help her when this problem strikes?
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2. Could my father's hand tremor be Parkinson's disease?

   - Could my parent's hand tremor mean Parkinson's? It's possible the tremor is a sign of Parkinson's, but many other things can cause a hand tremor.
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3. How can I help my dad correct his bad Parkinson's posture to avoid falling over?

   - My parent with Parkinson's has poor posture, and it causes him to fall. How do you get someone with Parkinson's to improve their posture to avoid falls?
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4. Do they have medications for a 75-year-old woman who shakes really badly but doesn't have Parkinson's?

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5. How do I deal with a husband with Parkinson's who has problems with urination but refuses to wear diapers or even underwear?

   - Learn how to best deal with an incontinent spouse that refuses to wear adult diapers or take precautions.
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6. Is there a device to deal with falls?

   - Learn if there's a device to help prevent falls for someone diagnosed with Parkinson's.
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7. What can be done to ease quivering due to Parkinson's disease?

   - My husband's hands, and mouth quiver due to Parkinson's. What do you suggest?

8. My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's 15 years ago, an...

   - My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's 15 years ago. As an active and social woman, for years she refused to follow medical advice or take regular medication. Now at 65, she is frail, falls and has no muscle strength. I am a healthcare professional, however she and my family refused to listen to me...

Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. What Is Parkinson's Disease?

   Article - This guide to Parkinson's disease will help you understand a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.

2. My father seems interested in moving in with me -- and I don't want him to.

   Blog Post - At 81, my dad has Parkinson's, three heart stents, a history of hernias, kidney stones, and depression. He lives alone and has about seven hours of in-home care a day. He's fallen once and ended up in the ER twice, and my brothers and I have tried to talk to him about moving somewhere else -- by which we mean an assisted-living situation...