Meeting the Challenges of Dementia Care with a Positive Approach®
Caring for someone with dementia requires more than patience—it requires perspective, creativity, and connection. For both professional and family caregivers, dementia can bring a unique set of challenges that go…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
By: Ashley Lorch, PT, MSPT Care Transition Advocate, Rochester Each year in the United States, around 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease occurs when brain cells that…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
By: Ashley Lorch, PT, MSPT Care Transition Advocate, Rochester Each year in the United States, around 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease occurs when brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movement, stop working or die. The way Parkinson’s affects each person is unique; however, symptoms often include changes in…