Living with Parkinson's Disease: Staying Determined.

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv

Published: April 2017

Parkinson's disease is one of the most common chronically disabling disorders of the nervous system. The disorder affects predominately older adults; only 4% of individuals are diagnosed before age 50. Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can be overwhelming for someone who is active and feels healthy, but new research shows that patients who take charge of their illness by adopting healthful habits of mind and body can slow the development of the disease and have a better quality of life. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 55(4), 15-18.].

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