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Why Parkinson’s Disease Often Affects One Side of the Body First One of the things that can make early Parkinson’s disease confusing is that symptoms often don’t begin evenly throughout the body. You may first notice changes on just one side. For example: Over time, symptoms may affect both sides of the body. But Parkinson’s […]
Why Your Hand Doesn’t Open as Easily After a Stroke After a stroke, many people notice a frustrating problem with their affected hand: They can grip an object—but they have trouble letting it go. Or they may feel as though their fingers are constantly curled, making it difficult to fully open the hand. This can […]
Why Managing Everyday Medications Can Become Harder After a Stroke or With Parkinson’s Taking medication may seem like a simple part of the daily routine. Read the label. Open the bottle. Take the right amount. Put everything away. But for someone recovering from a stroke or living with Parkinson’s disease, medication management can involve several […]
Why You Keep Missing Things on One Side After a Stroke Have you ever noticed someone recovering from a stroke repeatedly missing things on one side? Maybe they: It can be easy to assume the problem is poor eyesight. Sometimes it is. But in some stroke survivors, the issue is something different: spatial neglect. Spatial […]
Why You Know What You Want to Do After a Stroke but Can’t Figure Out How to Do It Imagine asking someone to brush their teeth. They know exactly what you mean. They understand what a toothbrush is, where it is, and what they’re supposed to do with it. But when they try, something doesn’t […]
Back-to-School Safety Tips for Grandparents: Keeping Up With Active Grandchildren As summer comes to an end, many grandparents find themselves taking on a more active role in their grandchildren’s daily routines. You may be: These moments are rewarding—but they can also place unexpected demands on your balance and mobility. If you’ve noticed that walking, lifting, […]
Why Fine Motor Skills Matter More Than Grip Strength When people think about hand function, they often think about grip strength. Can you squeeze someone’s hand firmly? Can you hold onto a grocery bag? Can you lift a gallon of milk? While strength is important, it isn’t the whole picture. In fact, many people recovering […]
What Does Occupational Therapy Actually Help With? When most people hear the word occupational therapy (OT), they assume it has something to do with work. In reality, occupational therapy is about helping people perform the everyday activities—or “occupations”—that make up daily life. Whether you’re recovering from a stroke, living with Parkinson’s disease, or managing another […]
Why Stroke and Parkinson’s Recovery Doesn’t Always Feel Like Progress Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing […]
Why It Takes Longer to Think and Move at the Same Time After a Stroke Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than […]
