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The Parkinson’s Disease In The Elderly

In Parkinson's disease, the part of the brain that deals with motor function degenerates and people have trouble moving, explains Dr. Andrew Forster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Forster also explains the 3 characteristics of Parkinson's: tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity...

Parkinson’s Disease: Medication & Side Effects

There are two classes of medication for Parkinson's disease. They increase dopamine and that helps with movement and motion. However, patients canâ€™t tolerate higher doses of medications. The main side effect of the medication for Parkinson's disease is involuntary movement, describes Dr. Andrew Forster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, who also says…...

The Non-Motor Symptoms Of Parkinson’s

Cognitive dysfunction, psychosis & hallucinations, mood disorders, sleep problems, alteration in smell and gastrointestinal problems are some of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. Dr. Andrew Forster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, explains traditionally Parkinson's has always been thought of as really a movement disorder, but now physicians know that there are other parts…...

Boxing Programs and Parkinson’s Disease

Robert Prince, Owner and Trainer at Title Boxing Club of Palm Beach Gardens, explains with boxing you work your brain, arms, and upper and lower body. He says Pakinson's patients are working their neural path, arms, legs, and their whole body is working together while they are boxing...

Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Tremors that affect the face and jaw, legs, arms and hands; slow, stiff walking; trouble maintaining balance, and problems with coordination are some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Haronyd Melo Nunez, PT, Manager of Rehab Services at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says they have a program in the hospital of a therapy focused on…...