Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

  Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects the nervous system and different parts of the body that is controlled by the nerves, mainly the motor systems. It is manifested with uncontrollable or unintentional movements like trembling or shaking and stiffness. The nerve cells in the substantia nigra (a part of the brain) marks a significant role in body movements. Degeneration of these cells turns down the production of dopamine, a hormone that coordinates with the muscle and nerve cells involved in body movement. This lack of dopamine maps the way to hallmark symptoms of Parkinson's -           Disrupted balance -           Tremor in arms, hands, legs, and jaw -           Rigidity of limbs -           Slow movements -           Impaired c...

The stage of a person's life cycle that is hardest to understand is old age. There is essentially nothing left to ignite the sparks of desire to live by the time all the hair is grayish white and the teeth are weak and falling out.   When a person reaches old age and wisdom, they frequently suffer from a number of psychological disorders, such as depression, loneliness, and stress. All of these things are disregarded since they are elderly individuals ready to pass away, but their children and younger family members fail to see that all they require is a little advice and counseling to feel better and remain content till their back to optimum mental health.   Why is counseling required in old age?   ●        To get rid of the depressive lows: To avoid depressed lows: As a person ages, they are forced to give up many things they had always wished to have in their lives.   They experience sadness and depression as a result, and it...