Social Connection
Scientists at Boston University are exploring how Parkinson's influences social connection. Based on early findings, they advise planning activities for when one is more energetic.
Evidence ... suggest[s] that certain activities - excercise, Social connected-ness and creativity - may not only be therapeatic for Parkinson's symptoms but may actually change brain function, according to Julie H. Carter, R.N., M.N., A.N.P.
"Dance for PD," a study in the Journal of Neural Transmission, found that dance - which combines social, physical and mental effort - helped improve mobility and overall life satisfaction.
