National Parkinson Foundation-funded research has shown that transition into a new care setting poses unique challenges for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), particularly when it comes to getting pills on time. The standard rule of “one hour before and after” does not work in PD; the worsening of symptoms can happen quickly, leading to frustrating and sometimes painful “off time.” Learn what your staff needs to know regarding medication management in Parkinson’s to avoid complications in care.
