Key Points
In 1817, he published an article titled An Essay on the Shaking Palsy.The World Health Organization (WHO) describes Parkinsons disease as a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity and imbalance) and other complications including cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, sleep disorders and pain and sensory disturbances..
Globally, more than 8.5 million individuals have Parkinsons Disease...
According to Prof. Paresh Doshi, Director of Neurosurgery and Department of Restorative and Regenerative Medicine, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Parkinsons disease causes degeneration of cells in the area of the brain called substantia nigra..
As such, people with Parkinsons disease often need to rely on caregivers for most activities from driving them to doctors appointments to helping them get dressed...
Talking about the same, Prof. Doshi said, Initially, the role of the caregiver is to be supportive and provide the necessary environment in terms of positivity and understanding to the person suffering from Parkinsons disease..
