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      • Additional SWFL resources for PD
    • Participate in a PD Study
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      • Cognitive Impairment Treatment PD
      • Mercury and PD
      • Cognitive Remediation Therapy
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      • Postural Instability Severity PD
      • Early Trial for Treatment Shows Promise
      • Biomarker Found
      • Therapeutic Benefits of Dance
      • Ultrasound Therapy for PD
      • Improvisational Theatre for PD
      • PD Detection using AI and Breathing Patterns
      • ALTERNATIVE MOVEMENT EXERCISE
      • NON INVASIVE TREATMENT R-TMS
      • Group Therapy
      • Multidisciplinary Approach to PD
      • VIBRATING GLOVE SHOWES PROMISE
      • Prevalence of PD Underestimated
      • Differences in Men and Women with PD
      • Intermittent Fasting for PD
      • Meditation and Complementary Therapy for PD
      • Cognitive Impairment and PD
      • Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function in PD
      • A-Synuclein Biomarker
      • Mediterranean Diet for PD
      • Regular Exercise Improve PD Quality of Life
    • Videos of PD Talks
    • Info about PD >
      • Parkinson Disease in Florida
      • More About PD
    • Struthers
    • RESPONDING TO COVID-19
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    • Sample Calendar of Activities
    • Movement Classes
    • Support Groups
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    • Just for Fun Wellness Classes
    • Education Programs
    • Caregiver Programs
    • Lunch Bunch
    • Events >
      • Bingo for Bags and Baubles
      • Parkinsons Walk 2024
      • A Step Forward Overcoming Obstacles Luncheon >
        • A Step Forward Overcoming Obstacles Honorary Chair
        • A Step Forward Sponsorship Opportunities
      • Education Symposium
  • About Us
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    • Staff
    • News/Press >
      • 2023-24 Board Announced
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    • ENEWS SIGN UP
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 To ensure we are providing accurate and timely information, we only list articles on studies that are published in peer-reviewed periodicals and provide information to help you live well with PD. ​ CLICK FOR A FULL LIST OF ARTICLES AND RESEARCH STUDIES
 Evaluation of quality of life and psychological aspects of Parkinson’s disease patients who participate in a support groups 
Artigas NR, Striebel VLW, Hilbig A, Rieder CRM. Evaluation of quality of life and psychological aspects of Parkinson's disease patients who participate in a support group. Dement Neuropsychol. 2015 Jul-Sep;9(3):295-300. doi: 10.1590/1980-57642015DN93000013. PMID: 29213975; PMCID: PMC56193 (7/30/2015)
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Persons with Parkinson's Disease are often affected by quality of life issues that include more than physical motor systems, including rigidity, dyskinesia, and tremor. Anxiety, sleep disorders, social isolation, depression, and memory loss can contribute to the quality of life for those with PD. A study in Brazil suggests that participation in support groups help reduce anxiety symptoms, social phobia, and depressive episodes for persons with PD. 
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The Parkinson's Association of SWFL offers support groups for persons with PD and their Care Partners.
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PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Persons with Parkinson's Disease are often affected by quality of life issues that include more than physical motor systems, including rigidity, dykinesia, and tremor.  To find additional papers and research CLICK HERE
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