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Living Independently At Home With Parkinson's Medication and Exercise: Keys to Managing Parkinson’s Disease at Home

September 10, 2018

 

Living Independently At Home With Parkinson's

Medication and Exercise: Keys to Managing Parkinson’s Disease at Home

Parkinson’s disease greatly affects clients’ lives every day, causing symptoms such as: Rigid arms and legs, Muscle tremors, Difficulty with walking and balance. About 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year, and about 1 million Americans currently have the neurological condition. Although Parkinson’s disease can be tough to live with living alone, support and careful medication management, plus regular exercise can give patients and a better quality of life.


Learn more about Parkinson’s Disease, and how medication can help – CLICK HERE
 
Living at home with Parkinson’s disease can be challenging, but not impossible. Finding the right balance of medications and regular activity will help make it easier to stay independent at home and live a vibrant, healthy life.
 
BrightStar Care® of Pittsburgh provides in home health care and support to families living with Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders. Learn more about our specialized neurological care and medication management support for Parkinson's patients in Pittsburgh. CLICK HERE