Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Not all movement disorders are Parkinson’s disease Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is an uncommon neurodegenerative disorder. It’s commonly misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease. However, PSP is different from Parkinson’s in several key ways: Other common symptoms of PSP include sensitivity to bright light, slow or slurred speech, insomnia, depression, difficulty completing tasks, and difficulty problem solving […]
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy benefits and uses for Parkinson’s dyskinesia and depression
In the video, ElderHealth’s nurse practitioner Melissa Koon describes the benefits and uses of Ketamine in treating older adults with Parkinson’s Dyskinesia and/or depression. Learn about the origins and history. Ketamine was most known as the “buddy drug” used as a pain reliever and anesthetic in the Vietnam war. Safe enough for soldiers to administer […]