elderly people
Drug treatments control symptoms of Parkinsons's
As there is no cure for Parkinson's at present, drugs are used to try to control symptoms of Parkinson's. There are no perfect drugs, although there are many promising developments.The main aims of drug treatments for Parkinson's are to: increase the level of dopamine...read more
Parkinson's, a progressive neurological condition
What is Parkinson's? Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition affecting movements such as walking, talking, and writing. It is named after Dr. James Parkinson (1755-1824), the London doctor who first identified Parkinson's as a specific condition...read more
Preventing falls and related fractures
Falls are serious at any age, and breaking a bone after a fall becomes more likely as a person ages. Many of us know someone who has fallen and broken or fractured a bone. While healing, the fracture limits the person�s activities and sometimes requir...read more
Surgical options for people suffering from Parkinson's
Surgical options are available for some people with Parkinson's, depending on their symptoms. We recommend taking advice from your specialist. The options are: Stereotactic surgery This involves inserting a fine needle into the brain causing select...read more
Why do people fall?
Falls are serious at any age, but especially for older people who are more likely to break a bone when they fall. If you have a disease called osteoporosis, you are more likely to break a bone if you fall. Osteoporosis is called the �silent disease...read more
