Simple fitness routine may help Parkinson’s disease patients — and their caretakers

Simple fitness routine may help Parkinson’s disease patients — and their caretakers

This fitness routine is geared toward people with Parkinson’s disease — and their caretakers. Those who suffer from the degenerative brain disorder and those who help them may benefit from pedaling on a stationary bicycle for two, a new, small study has found. “Our study found that a unique cycling program that pairs people with … Read more

US announces 8-year-trial Medicare payment program for caretakers of dementia patients

US announces 8-year-trial Medicare payment program for caretakers of dementia patients

The U.S. government said on Monday it would trial a new payment program for people who provide dementia care coordination services for patients covered by the Medicare health plan. The program includes services such as personalized assessments, care plans for patients as well as 24/7 access to a support line. Medicare said the program aims … Read more