Parkinson Canada Freezing (Factsheet)
This factsheet on describes why freezing occurs in Parkinson disease and how it increases a resident’s chances of falling. It provides tips to help prevent freezing and related falls. It is useful for family or resident education.
Source: Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Freezing.
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