The Cure Of Parkinson s Disease - 1761 Words

Abstract Parkinson s is a very complex subject since there is still no cure and heredity still can t be proven. As a CNA you are expected to know that there are different diseases with different needs. Parkinson s has many signs and symptoms. If tremors are noticeable it is best to get a check up, but just because you show signs it is no reason to self diagnose. Before Parkinson s begins you can always try to prevent it. Who knew caffeine could prevent Parkinson s. Although Parkinson s can be prevented, there are still some things that make you more prone to getting Parkinson s. Some things include age and heredity. Science is always changing and you never know what things can be invented to stop Parkinson s or maybe even reverse†¦show more content†¦Parkinson’s is a disease that is believed to be a neurological disease. This disease is caused by the dopamine in the brainstem and cerebellum, and the brain stems inability to produce enough dopamine. There are many signs that te ll people Parkinson s is present, and although there is a cure, it doesn t always work. As a Certified nursing student there are many things we can do to help a patient or resident with Activities of daily living. As a CNA it is a great idea to know more in depth about diseases to better help residents and patients. Signs and Symptoms: Parkinson’s like many diseases can be detected if you notice the things that s most patients with Parkinson s have. Although these signs to conclude Parkinson s having one sign or symptom is not enough to diagnose that you may or may not have Parkinson s. One of the most common of theses signs and symptoms is tremors, which means â€Å"uncontrolled trembling† (Hegner, Acello, Caldwell, 2008). The trembling usually starts at the fingers and moves up the arm, until eventually is reaches both arms. In the case of the legs, the tremors would start at the toes and moves up the leg to the thighs. Tremors can also be in the head and the jaw. The next thing to notice in a person with Parkinson s Muscular rigidity which means â€Å"loss of flexibility† (Hegner, Acello, Caldwell, 2008) in the muscles. The muscles in the body become less stretchable and limits the