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Self help for people with Parkinson'sUnderstanding Parkinson's diseaseThere are many things a person can do to help both themselves and their doctor when suffering from Parkinson's disease, joining a support group, taking a regular form of exercise plan and maintaining a healthy diet are just some of the possibilities. Support groups Support groups can play a crucial role in the emotional aspect of a sufferer's life and how they cope with living with the disease. Support groups provide a way of asking questions, sharing stories and experiences of the disease and for developing friendships with people in the same predicament as you. In addition to live support groups several forums can be found online which provide help, support and advice for those suffering from Parkinson's and the family of those suffering. Exercise Although exercise cannot stop the advancement of Parkinson's disease it can help with the alleviation of symptoms of the disease. A regular form of exercise is crucial in improving flexibility, mobility and balance; exercise can also help with psychological aspects in that it gives the sufferer a sense of achievement and accomplishment in taking an active role in their own care. Diet Many people suffering from Parkinson's have problems with their weight due to loss of appetitive brought on by depression, some people have found that the treatment Levodopa is affected by proteins in foods which then limits their intake of protein which can cause problems in their diet. A full healthy diet which takes in all the necessary nutritional requirements is recommended including eating extra fruit and vegetables to help with one of the symptoms of the disease, constipation. Speech therapy/occupational therapy These therapies can offer invaluable aid to the sufferers being able to control their symptoms, physical therapy can help to increase the strength of muscles, increase flexibility and decrease the risk of falls due to imbalance. Speech therapy can help the patient in the pronunciation of words and increase the volume of the voice. Occupational therapy can help the patient by showing them alternative ways of doing tasks which the patient can no longer do; this gives the patient a sense of achievement and a sense of taking some control back over their life. Developing a healthy Doctor/patient relationship Making an accurate diagnosis of the disease especially in the very early stages can be hard, however if the patient and Doctor can establish a healthy relationship from the onset diagnosis and treatment can be easier. |
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