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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about Parkinsons disease, a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It is caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that is essential for the coordination and control of movement.

The most common symptoms of Parkinsons disease include tremors, stiffness or rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Other symptoms may include changes in speech, handwriting, and facial expressions, as well as cognitive and behavioral changes such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.

Parkinsons disease is typically diagnosed in people over the age of 60, but it can also affect younger people. While there is currently no cure for Parkinsons disease, there are treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Introduction to Parkinson’s Gemma Burgin
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Agenda What is Parkinson’s? What does it look like? The effects of Parkinson’s Supporting people with Parkinson’s and their carers Trouble shooting Medication Summary
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What is Parkinson’s? A neurological syndrome or disease caused by a lack of dopamine within the brain. It is incurable, degenerative and eventually impacts on all aspects of daily life. Dopamine is a neuro transmitter which ensures smooth movement of muscles. Symptoms of Parkinson’s begin to surface once 80% of the dopamine producing cells have died.
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What is Parkinson’s?
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What does Parkinson’s look like? SLOWNESS* (bradykinesia) STIFFNESS* (rigidity) TREMOR* POSTURAL INSTABILITY* STOOPED POSTURE SHUFFLE LACK OF ARM SWING WHEN WALKING. LACK OF FACIAL EXPRESSION DEPRESSED OR LOW IN MOOD
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The early stages of Parkinson’s Diagnosis/ Early Raise awareness and self management Education and consider therapy input Reduce symptoms and distress Acceptance of diagnosis Maintenance Promotion of normal activities. Maintenance of function and self care. Consider therapy referral Assess carer needs Symptom reduction, treatment compliance
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The later stages of Parkinson’s Complex Adaptations to promote self-care Optimise symptom control/compliance with meds Assess for complications of medication and fluctuations MDT input/Annual review/Carer support Minimisation of disability Palliative Relief of symptoms Absence of distress/Carer support Maintenance of dignity Good nursing care. Analgesia, appropriate sedation, pressure care, continence, mouth care, communication.
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The effects of Parkinsons. Described in two ways…. MOTOR SYMPTOMS (physical capability) NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS affect anything within the body which is governed by muscles. Symptoms will fluctuate from day to day and throughout the course of the day and night
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Walking Talking, communicating in a group, social isolation and embarrassment. Non-verbal communication, lack of vocal tone. Facial expression Swallowing/saliva control . Eating in public. Bladder and bowel control Writing Buttons, zips Concentration, motivation, low mood Sleep problems Dementia, hallucinations
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Parkinson’s Nurse Service I am the specialist nurse for people who see Dr Liddle, Dr Samaniego and Dr Kappur. I can be contacted on 07970351584. Please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can within a few days. These are elderly care physicians with specialist interest in Parkinson’s. We tend to look after people with multiple co-morbidities. There is a team of nurses at RHH who work with the neurology consultants who deal with a range of movement disorders. Their number is 0114 2711704
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Supporting people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Listen to and support those closest to the person with Parkinson’s… they are often the experts. Educate home care workers Be patient. Give time…..Easier said than done I know! Refer to specialists if you identify any difficulties with speech, swallow, dietary intake and obviously physio. For freezing, use techniques of queuing….marching, counting, something which creates a rhythm.
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Troubleshooting THINGS TO CHECK…. Do they have a UTI? Are they constipated? Have they been getting their medication? Any changes to their medication lately?