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Parkinsons and Alzheimers. 3 Months ago Karma: 0  
Hello,

I have an aged relative who is suffering from Parkinsons disease, and has difficulty in walking and also with the hands. Now she has started showing signs of confusion at times, and I hope this not the onset of alzheimers. Is it possible that she can have this too?
 
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Re:Parkinsons and Alzheimers. 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago Karma: 0  
Hello locke

I am afraid research has indicated that there could be a connection between the two ailments.

Read this extract:
In April of 2003, a scientific study indicated that there may be a connection between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In that study, it was concluded that older adults who develop the tremors and other classical symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be up to eight times as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as well. In addition, it has been shown that the symptoms of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease can be very similar and perhaps follow the same lines, although the root cause may be somewhat different.

Research also suggests that Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease may have a connection in how the two diseases progress over time. The same study published in the April 2003 issue of The Archives of Neurology tracked the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease among 824 Catholic clergy members with an average age of 75, and who had no signs of Alzheimer's disease at the beginning of the study. After approximately four and half years, 79% of the study's participants experienced a more rapid progression of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Of those who experienced the most rapid progression, it was found that they were eight times as likely to have symptoms of both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Is there a connection between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease? So far the medical profession is still debating that idea, but more and more studies indicate that they're might be a link between these two debilitating diseases. Only more time, and more research will be able to explain the connection, if any, between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Courtesy:http://ezinearticles.com/?Alzheimers-and-Parkinsons-Disease---Is-There-a-Link?&id=261265
 
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Re:Parkinsons and Alzheimers. 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago Karma: 0  
Thanks for the information. You have confirmed my fears. Wehave to start looking for professional help in caring for her, as it will be difficult managing by ourselves. Parkinson's alone maybe we could manage without much outside help, but now we should prepare for a harder time.
 
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