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Understanding Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD): Quick Facts, Symptoms, and Tips

Understanding Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD): ...

Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), also known as corticobasal syndrome (CBS) in its clinical presentation, is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, cognition, and sensory processing. Often confused with Parkinson’s...

Understanding Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD): ...

Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), also known as corticobasal syndrome (CBS) in its clinical presentation, is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, cognition, and sensory processing. Often confused with Parkinson’s...

Understanding Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB): Quick Facts, Symptoms, and Tips

Understanding Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB): ...

Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), sometimes called Lewy Body Dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal protein deposits (Lewy bodies) in the brain. It’s the second most common...

Understanding Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB): ...

Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), sometimes called Lewy Body Dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal protein deposits (Lewy bodies) in the brain. It’s the second most common...

Understanding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP): Quick Facts, Symptoms, and Tips

Understanding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (P...

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, balance, and cognition. Often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease due to similar early symptoms, PSP progresses more rapidly and...

Understanding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (P...

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, balance, and cognition. Often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease due to similar early symptoms, PSP progresses more rapidly and...

Gifts for Individuals with Atypical Parkinsonism: Celebrating Every Occasion

Gifts for Individuals with Atypical Parkinsonis...

Atypical Parkinsonism, including conditions like Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), presents unique challenges beyond those associated with typical Parkinson's disease. When selecting gifts...

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Gifts for Individuals with Atypical Parkinsonis...

Atypical Parkinsonism, including conditions like Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), presents unique challenges beyond those associated with typical Parkinson's disease. When selecting gifts...

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PSP and Anaesthesia: Navigating Unique Challenges and Risks

PSP and Anaesthesia: Navigating Unique Challeng...

Explore atypical Parkinsonism and PSP's interaction with anaesthesia, symptom progression, and intubation challenges.

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PSP and Anaesthesia: Navigating Unique Challeng...

Explore atypical Parkinsonism and PSP's interaction with anaesthesia, symptom progression, and intubation challenges.

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Atypical Parkinsonism and PSP: Raising Awareness in May

Atypical Parkinsonism and PSP: Raising Awarenes...

Learn about atypical Parkinsonism and PSP during Awareness Month. Get involved, support research, and spread awareness.

Atypical Parkinsonism and PSP: Raising Awarenes...

Learn about atypical Parkinsonism and PSP during Awareness Month. Get involved, support research, and spread awareness.

Laura Louizos, Blog Author

Laura Louizos is a blogger, advocate, and founder of the Coleen Cunningham Foundation (CCF), raising awareness for atypical Parkinsonism, including PSP. Inspired by her mother’s 2018 PSP diagnosis, Laura shares her caregiver journey—struggles, triumphs, and insights—while offering resources and tips for living with neurodegenerative diseases. Her candid, inspiring blog supports a global community. Passionate and dedicated, Laura amplifies understanding and hope for those affected.

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