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The Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 1% of individuals age 65 and older, and 3% to 5% over age 85, develop Parkinson's disease, a neurogenative disorder that affects dopamine production in the brain. Learn more from Dr. Thomas Tropea, a neurologist, movement disorder specialist and assistant professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
Tips For Choosing the Right Wellness Center for You
Wellness centers (also referred to as fitness centers or gyms) can help you get healthy, lose weight, learn life skills and escape life’s daily stresses. Masonic Villages’ wellness staff from across the state have shared the top things to look for when joining a wellness center.
Living Heart Healthy
Did you know heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States? It is an equal-opportunity killer which claims over 600,000 million lives annually.
One Mother’s Strength
A mother’s strength is unparalleled. Chad Thomas’ mother, Eileen, was no exception. Eileen was Chad’s rock, his phone call on the way home after work in the evening. It didn’t surprise Chad to learn that when his mother was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2013, she first thought of her family and how they would cope with the journey ahead.
The Game of a Lifetime
For Marty Walker, watching the Philadelphia Phillies takes him back to childhood. In his family’s home outside of Philadelphia, Marty’s father’s love for the Phillies was contagious. When Masonic Village Hospice staff heard how the Phillies impacted Marty’s childhood, they knew they had to arrange a trip for Marty to enjoy one last game.
Helping Students Expand Their Knowledge in End-of-Life Care
There are many stigmas about hospice care. However, as those who work in hospice come to find, hospice isn’t just about death and dying. It’s about making every moment count. Masonic Village Hospice provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain first-hand experience.