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Category: Parkinson's

Is Neuropathy a Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?

Posted on August 3, 2022 (March 7, 2023) by Ryan Donahue, Regional Vice President

a woman has her hand examined by a doctor due to neuropathy

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological or brain disorder caused by impaired nerve cells. Its symptoms include shaking, stiffness, and tremors. These begin gradually but worsen, where support and care are eventually needed. A custom memory care experience can benefit people with Parkinson’s disease. Neuropathy, or sometimes peripheral neuropathy, is damage to the nerves that carry […]

Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Parkinson’s?

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Ryan Donahue, Regional Vice President

image from above of an assortment of vegetables, dried beans and rice

Food is a powerful and underrated medicine. Eating the right foods can even help manage Alzheimer’s, so one might wonder what other conditions or diseases a diet can help. Even if our diet can’t cure something, we can certainly still reap the benefits. When considering an independent or assisted-living home, it’s important to find out […]