What is Parkinson’s disease?

2024-04-02

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological disease

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological disease that affects an individual’s ability to move. It is a progressive disease, which means that the symptoms worsen over time. Parkinson’s occurs when the brain’s nerve cells that produce dopamine begin to break down, leading to disturbances in movement control and other cognitive functions.

Symptoms include tremors and muscle stiffness

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person, but the most common ones include tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movement, and balance problems. Many patients also experience non-motor symptoms such as depression, sleep problems and memory problems.

The course of the disease can be slow and gradual

The course of Parkinson’s disease can be slow and gradual. At first, symptoms may be mild and possibly barely noticeable, but they tend to worsen over time. In advanced stages, Parkinson’s can affect the person’s ability to carry out everyday activities and lead to severe movement disorders.

The causes of Parkinson’s disease are not fully understood

The causes of Parkinson’s disease are not fully understood, but there are certain factors that are thought to increase the risk of developing the disease, including age, genetics, and exposure to certain environmental toxins. Researchers believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors play a role in the onset of the disease.

About 50-80% of people with Parkinson’s develop dementia

Parkinson’s disease is also associated with dementia in some cases. About 50-80% of people with Parkinson’s develop dementia at a later stage of the disease, which is called Parkinson’s dementia. This is because the disease can affect not only motor functions but also cognitive and behavioral abilities as it progresses. Parkinson’s dementia is characterized by problems with memory, thinking and problem solving, which can significantly affect the person’s daily life functions. Although it is related to Parkinson’s disease, it has unique characteristics that distinguish it from other forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

The treatment of Parkinson’s disease aims to alleviate the symptoms and improve the quality of life for the sufferer

The treatment of Parkinson’s disease aims to alleviate the symptoms and improve the quality of life for the patient. It may include drugs to increase dopamine levels in the brain, physical therapy to improve movement skills, and other forms of therapy and support to manage non-motor symptoms and emotional challenges.

Sensorem’s personal alarm has GPS positioning, medication reminders and automatic fall alarm

Sensorem’s personal alarm is an example of a technical aid specially developed for people with dementia. The personal alarm works outdoors and has built-in GPS positioning so that relatives can see the user’s position on a map in the Sensorem app. Relatives are automatically called by the personal alarm (two-way communication) if the user leaves a predetermined geographical area. The personal alarm also has medication reminders, which means that the watch emits a sound and tells the user that it is time to take their medication. The personal alarm can also alert automatically in the event of a fall with the built-in fall sensor.

 

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