For seniors living with hand tremors, arthritis, or neurological conditions like Parkinson’s or dementia, the simple act of eating can become a daily struggle.
For seniors living with hand tremors, arthritis, or neurological conditions like Parkinson’s or dementia, the simple act of eating can become a daily struggle.
Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease means adapting to a new way of life, learning how to manage symptoms, and helping them stay as independent as possible. Jessica Hegg from Vive Health explains what Parkinson’s is and how symptoms affect daily life. She also shares helpful tips on preventing falls, increasing independence, managing freezing episodes, and managing Parkinson’s medications. What is Parkinson’s…
In 2026, as the “Silver Tsunami” reaches its peak, the number of seniors taking five or more daily prescriptions has climbed to over 80%. This increase in polypharmacy has led to a surge in Drug-Induced Parkinsonism (DIP) – a condition where medication side effects mimic the tremors, stiffness, and balance issues of Parkinson’s disease. For a caregiver, the sudden onset of a…
It’s estimated that 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease. It’s a neurological disorder typically seen in older adults — affecting about 2% of people over age 65. About 50 – 80% of people with Parkinson’s develop Parkinson’s disease dementia, but the dementia symptoms usually take 10 – 15 years to appear. We explain what Parkinson’s disease is, how Parkinson’s disease dementia is…