Occupational therapy for parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s is a chronic, insidiously progressing, neurological condition. The most common clinical features are believed to result from the progressive degeneration and death of dopamine- producing neurones in the substantia nigra, located within the basal ganglia (Schapira 1999).

Additional changes in related brain regions and in other neurotransmitters, such as noradrenaline, seratonin, glutamate and GABA, are also suspected of being involved in Parkinson’s, but the exact roles and mechanisms of these structures and substances remain uncertain (Fox et al 2009).

One study shows the annual mortality rate per 100,000 people from parkinson disease in Bangladesh has increased by 46.6% since 1990, an average of 2.0% a year.

For men, the deadliness of parkinson disease in Bangladesh peaks at age 80+. It kills men at the lowest rate at age 80+.

Women are killed at the highest rate from parkinson disease in Bangladesh at age 75-79. It was least deadly to women at age 80+. At 0.3 deaths per 100,000 women in 2013, the peak mortality rate for women was higher than that of men, which was 0 per 100,000 men.

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease stay active in daily life. By improving your skills, showing you different ways to complete tasks, or introducing you to handy equipment, an occupational therapist can help you perform everyday activities with greater ease and satisfaction. An occupational therapist may also recommend making changes to your home or workplace to promote your independence.

How can occupational therapy help parkinson's disease?

For Parkinson's disease, occupational therapy generally provides assessment, treatment, and recommendations in the following areas:

Arm and hand therapy

Handwriting aids

Home modification information

Driver evaluation and vehicle modification information

Cooking and homemaking adaptations

Eating and dinnerware adaptations

Ways to make the most of your energy

Computer modifications

Workplace or work equipment modifications

Leisure skill development

Manual or electric wheelchair use

Bathtub and toilet equipment use

Dressing and grooming aids

Where can I receive occupational therapy?

Many hospitals offer outpatient occupational therapy services. However, you may need to get a doctor's order to be seen in occupational therapy. If you feel you can benefit from occupational therapy, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral.

How many visits will I need?

Occupational therapy sessions vary for each person. The first appointment includes an evaluation and recommendations. The following appointments check your progress and review or expand your program.n

 

Occupational therapy for parkinsons disease

Parkinsons is a chronic, insidiously progressing, neurological condition. The most common clinical features are believed to result from the progressive degeneration and death of dopamine- producing neurones in the substantia nigra, located within the basal ganglia (Schapira 1999). Additional changes in related brain regions and in other neurotransmitters, such as noradrenaline, seratonin, glutamate and GABA, are also suspected of being involved in Parkinsons, but the exact roles and mechanisms of these structures and substances remain uncertain (Fox et al 2009). One study shows the annual mortality rate per 100,000 people from parkinson disease in Bangladesh has increased by 46.6% since 1990, an average of 2.0% a year. For men, the deadliness of parkinson disease in Bangladesh peaks at age 80+. It kills men at the lowest rate at age 80+. Women are killed at the highest rate from parkinson disease in Bangladesh at age 75-79. It was least deadly to women at age 80+. At 0.3 deaths per 100,000 women in 2013, the peak mortality rate for women was higher than that of men, which was 0 per 100,000 men. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy can help people with Parkinsons disease stay active in daily life. By improving your skills, showing you different ways to complete tasks, or introducing you to handy equipment, an occupational therapist can help you perform everyday activities with greater ease and satisfaction. An occupational therapist may also recommend making changes to your home or workplace to promote your independence. How can occupational therapy help parkinsons disease? For Parkinsons disease, occupational therapy generally provides assessment, treatment, and recommendations in the following areas: Arm and hand therapy Handwriting aids Home modification information Driver evaluation and vehicle modification information Cooking and homemaking adaptations Eating and dinnerware adaptations Ways to make the most of your energy Computer modifications Workplace or work equipment modifications Leisure skill development Manual or electric wheelchair use Bathtub and toilet equipment use Dressing and grooming aids Where can I receive occupational therapy? Many hospitals offer outpatient occupational therapy services. However, you may need to get a doctors order to be seen in occupational therapy. If you feel you can benefit from occupational therapy, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral. How many visits will I need? Occupational therapy sessions vary for each person. The first appointment includes an evaluation and recommendations. The following appointments check your progress and review or expand your program.n