The new coronavirus poses a significant risk to people with Parkinson's disease. These are the precautions experts are urging their caregivers to take:
poses a significant risk to people with Parkinson's disease, and experts say they and their caregivers need to take precautions.are at high risk if they contract COVID-19, whether they are above age 50 or if they have young-onset Parkinson's disease, which occurs in people younger than 50," said Dr. Frederick Southwick, an infectious disease expert at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes tremor, rigidity and problems with balance and gait. Loved ones living in group facilities should remain there, if possible, to take advantage of 24-hour resources, the foundation advised. Family members should try to ensure that facility employees are following safety guidelines, including hand-washing and social distancing. Use phone calls and video chats to stay in touch.
People with Parkinson's should get seasonal flu and pneumonia shots, if they haven't already received them. Thearen't effective against COVID-19, but can prevent or lessen infections from those diseases -- and preventing pneumonia in people with Parkinson's is crucial.
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