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A care home marked Parkinson's Awareness Week with an informative talk from a specialist nurse. Staff and residents at Barchester's White Lodge care home in Braydon, Swindon, spent time with Parkinson's disease specialist nurse, Suz Jackson. She explained how the disease can affect different parts of the brain and body, causing involuntary movements or muscle rigidity.
Ms Jackson also discussed the psychological impact of the medication used to treat the disease, which can cause compulsive behaviours and depression in some people. It can also be linked to a reduced sense of smell, impaired vision, and attention deficit disorder. Read more: Major changes proposed after poor Swindon Christmas market General manager, Ramona Gherendi, said: "Parkinson’s affects a lot of older people and some of our residents are living with the disease so it was important for us to mark the week.
"We have all learned a great deal about the effects of Parkinson’s and have a greater understanding of how varied and unpredictable the symptoms can be." The event was part of Parkinson's Awareness Week, which runs from April 10 to 16, and is a global call to action to raise awareness of the disease. White Lodge care home provides nursing, residential, and dementia care for respite residents and longer-term care.
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