Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of Parkinson's Disease as follows: Deficiency of and imbalance between chemicals, dopamine and acetylcholine, in Parkinson’s patients mainly result in symptoms of uncontrolled and involuntary jerking body movements, tremors, rigidity, difficulty initiating movements, and loss of automatic body movements. The tremor and jerky hand movements compromise the fine hand movements needed for writing, thus limiting the patient on expression. Tremors, difficulty with movement, and rigidity contribute to increased fatigue and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of Parkinson's Disease as follows: The chemicals dopamine and serotonin play a significant role in promoting a healthy sleep pattern, regular sleep-wake cycle, and mood stabilization. Deficiency of and imbalance between chemicals, dopamine and serotonin, in Parkinson’s patients mainly result in disturbance in the sleep patterns, unstable mood, and consequently lead to restlessness, anxiety, and depression. Low dopamine also can contribute to low motivation levels, contributing towards depression. Individuals with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of Parkinson's Disease as follows: The stiffness and rigidity of muscles involving the face and jaw in Parkinson’s patients could progressively lead to difficulties with activities like speech. Difficulty with speech leads to problems with patient expression, thus affecting the quality of life. Ability to chew is the major stimulus for saliva production. Stiffness and rigidity of muscles involving the face and jaw in Parkinson’s patients could progressively lead to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on causes and risk factors for Parkinson's Disease as follows: Parkinson’s disease involves damage to the various nerve cells in the brain producing chemicals, such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin. Damage to these neurons results not only in deficiency of various chemicals in the brain, but also an imbalance in between these chemicals. This results in problems with the overall movement, motor skills, mood, and memory of affected individuals. Cause of damage [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease as follows: Damage to these neurons results not only in deficiency of various chemicals in the brain, but also an imbalance in between these chemicals. This results in problems with the overall movement, motor skills, mood, and memory of affected individuals. The chemical acetylcholine in the brain is also believed to contribute significantly to the individual’s thought process and memory. Deficiency in the brain levels [...]