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The Shift in Roles: Caring for Our Parents

The Shift in Roles: Caring for Our Parents

Laura Louizos

As our parents age, especially when they face health challenges, we often find ourselves stepping into roles we never imagined. It's a profound shift – from being the child to...

The Shift in Roles: Caring for Our Parents

Laura Louizos

As our parents age, especially when they face health challenges, we often find ourselves stepping into roles we never imagined. It's a profound shift – from being the child to...

Understanding the Four Stages of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) with Detailed Symptom Description

Understanding the Four Stages of Multiple Syste...

Laura Louizos

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts movement, balance, and autonomic functions. Here's a closer look at the symptoms across its four stages: Stage 1:...

Understanding the Four Stages of Multiple Syste...

Laura Louizos

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts movement, balance, and autonomic functions. Here's a closer look at the symptoms across its four stages: Stage 1:...

The Power of Shared Experiences in Navigating Atypical Parkinsonism

The Power of Shared Experiences in Navigating A...

Laura Louizos

When facing the challenges of atypical Parkinsonism, including conditions like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), the journey can feel isolating and overwhelming. However,...

The Power of Shared Experiences in Navigating A...

Laura Louizos

When facing the challenges of atypical Parkinsonism, including conditions like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), the journey can feel isolating and overwhelming. However,...

Misdiagnosed: When Parkinson's Isn't Parkinson's

Misdiagnosed: When Parkinson's Isn't Parkinson's

Laura Louizos

The journey to a Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis can be fraught with uncertainties, especially when the symptoms mimic those of other neurodegenerative disorders. Atypical parkinsonism, often referred to as "Parkinson's...

Misdiagnosed: When Parkinson's Isn't Parkinson's

Laura Louizos

The journey to a Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis can be fraught with uncertainties, especially when the symptoms mimic those of other neurodegenerative disorders. Atypical parkinsonism, often referred to as "Parkinson's...

Hospice Care: A Journey of Support, Not Surrender

Hospice Care: A Journey of Support, Not Surrender

Laura Louizos

Hospice care is often misunderstood as the final act of giving up hope, but in reality, it's about enhancing the quality of life when cure is no longer the primary...

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Hospice Care: A Journey of Support, Not Surrender

Laura Louizos

Hospice care is often misunderstood as the final act of giving up hope, but in reality, it's about enhancing the quality of life when cure is no longer the primary...

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Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Atypical Parkinsonism: A Caregiver's Tale

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Atypical Par...

Laura Louizos

Caring for someone with atypical Parkinsonism can feel like navigating through a dense fog with no compass. Atypical Parkinsonism, including conditions like Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP),...

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Atypical Par...

Laura Louizos

Caring for someone with atypical Parkinsonism can feel like navigating through a dense fog with no compass. Atypical Parkinsonism, including conditions like Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP),...

Laura Louizos, Blog Author

Laura Louizos is a blogger and advocate for Atypical Parkinsonism, including PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), and Founder of (CCF) Coleen Cunningham Foundation.

Laura's mother was diagnosed with PSP in 2018, and since then, Laura has been dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and providing support to others affected by it.

Through our blog, Laura shared her personal journey as a caregiver, including her struggles, triumphs, and insights. She now provides resources and information about the disease, as well as tips and advice for living with PSP and other neurodegenerative diseases. Laura's writing is candid, inspiring, and informative, and her blog has become an important resource for the community worldwide.

Laura is a passionate advocate for awareness, and she works tirelessly to increase understanding and support for those affected by the disease. Her blog is a testament to her dedication and commitment to improving the lives of those with Atypical Parkinsonism, and she is a valuable voice in the fight against this devastating condition.

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