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When it comes to caregiving for older adults with conditions that impact mobility like stroke, neuromuscular disorders, severe arthritis, or Parkinson's disease, mealtime can be particularly challenging. However, there are several strategies that can ease this process and enhance safety, comfort and independence for the individual needing care, as well as their caregivers. 

March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month. Often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, it can significantly impact daily life of millions worldwide.

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder affecting more than an estimated 7 million Americans. Find out more this March, essential tremor month.

Discover the most commonly asked questions about deep brain stimulation (DBS), a medical device and clinical therapy offered at PNI South Bay and Santa Monica, California.

Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy.

Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy.

Imagine trying to drink a glass of water on a hot day, only to find that you can’t hold your glass steady; or trying to button a shirt but you’re unable to align the buttonhole.

The Pacific Movement Disorders Center team is excited to announce that we are one of the sites participating in the PROSPECT trial from Cala Health, a three month study for people who have mild to severe essential tremor. The trial is open for patient enrollment.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat people with symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia or essential tremor.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve the quality of life of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Read more.