Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s. They don’t know it’s a serious condition. They don’t realise that treatments are limited and that there is no cure.
On Dr James Parkinson's birthday, World Parkinson's Day is observed to increase awareness of this commonest progressive neurological illness and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients having Parkinson's Disease.
Theme, for World Parkinson's Day 2022, is "integrated health care," which is vital for all those living with PD. Integrated health care comprises a multidisciplinary, non-invasive approach involving mental health support, nutritional support, exercise/physiotherapy, and language or speech support that helps in the holistic well-being of affected people.
Some of the early symptoms of this disease include:
Tremors. (Next line) Changes in handwriting
Loss of smell
Trouble sleeping
Stiffness in arms or legs
Constipation
Soft or hoarse voice
Dizziness
Hunched over posture
When the disease progresses, it can cause dementia, depression, and limited mobility.
There are a variety of meals that can help a person with Parkinson's disease symptoms. Fish oils, fava beans, antioxidant-rich meals, and foods strong in vitamins B1, C, and D are some of them.
The disease itself, it's accompanying lifestyle handicaps and the treatment options available, all add to the psycholical burden of the illness. Dealing with this aspect of the illness goes a long way in improving the quality of life of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.