What are the effects of having Parkinson’s disease on my life?

Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, and it may also seriously affect patients’ daily life and work, and even cause disability, Parkinson’s disease itself is not a fatal disease and does not usually affect life expectancy. As new therapeutic drugs and treatments continue to emerge, more and more patients are able to maintain a high level of motor function and quality of life for a longer period of time. Although the disease itself is not fatal, the presence of motor and coordination impairments makes patients more likely than the general population to have accidents such as falls, and serious complications such as pneumonia, fractures, urinary tract infections, and asphyxia, which can be a direct cause of death. Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, early prevention of movement disorders, and treatment of psychiatric symptoms and dementia can also all help improve the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Both patients and their families should take care to reduce negative emotions such as depression and anxiety and face life positively and optimistically. What should people with Parkinson’s disease pay attention to in their daily lives? Patients with Parkinson’s disease have many inconveniences in their daily life due to muscle stiffness and movement disorders, so they need more care and attention from their family members. When taking care of patients, you can pay attention to the following points: 1, dress: choose easy to put on and take off the zipper clothes and placket in front, do not need to cover the head of the clothes, try to wear shoes without laces; 2, meals: do not rush patients to eat and drink quickly. When drinking cold water, use plastic straws, and when drinking hot water, use a cup that is lighter and has a wide handle to hold. Put a rubber pad under the patient’s bowl or plate to prevent sliding; 3. Prevent constipation: encourage patients to increase physical activity, do more active exercises and abdominal exercises, drink enough water, and eat more vegetables and high-fiber foods. Practice abdominal breathing regularly to promote intestinal peristalsis. Develop good habits of regular daily bowel movements, and use laxative drugs only when necessary or as a last resort; 4, fall prevention: the home can be laid more non-slip mats, carpets, etc., to prevent falls; you can also install some sturdy handles on the side of the door, the wall, to help patients lend a hand; 5, speech training: Parkinson’s disease patients should carry out appropriate pronunciation exercises, you can read aloud newspapers, novels, etc., or communicate more with others, through Long-term effective communication and conversation to maintain speech function; 6. Spiritual support: Some patients with Parkinson’s disease may show bad moods such as depression, pessimism or anxiety. Therefore, while taking care of the patient, we must also understand the patient, communicate more with the patient, create a relaxed and harmonious family atmosphere; encourage and support the patient spiritually, so that the patient feels the warmth of the family, so that the patient feels that the fight with Parkinson’s disease is not a matter of one person, but a common responsibility of the whole family, so that the patient can have the confidence to overcome the disease.