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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by degeneration (dysfunction and death) of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brainstem, which are nerve cells that control the muscles.
This will more often than not impair one or more of the person’s general motor skills, speech, posture and other functions as well as loss of confidence and prestige.
Sometimes eating and drinking problems are not to do with the physical aspects of swallowing, but are more to do with the practicalities of eating and drinking. These may include difficulties in get.. more
Stretching – Refer to the link “Seated Stretching Exercises” and try to do whatever you are able to achieve as a start. Have patience. Repetitions of the movements a few times a day will get you the.. more