Caring for a Loved One With Parkinson’s Disease: Finding the Right Partner
April 20, 2023
Many older adults with Parkinson’s receive the majority of their care at home from family and friends, particularly in the initial stages of the disease.
Many older adults with Parkinson’s receive the majority of their care at home from family and friends, particularly in the initial stages of the disease.
More common in men, and more prevalent than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined, Parkinson’s disease impacts approximately 7 – 10 million people around the world, with another 600,000 Americans diagnosed each year.
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