Wellness in Parkinson’s Disease: A Framework for Management Using a Holistic Culturally Sensitive Approach

The concept of wellness has yet to be formally adopted in Parkinson’s disease (PD) management despite its potential improve quality life. Currently, PD treatment is usually focused on symptomatic therapies for motor symptom relief using medications or devices. While the focus non-motor symptoms increased last decade, it remains suboptimal. Future clinical practice should strive incorporate more holistic 'dashboard vitals PD', which include comorbidities/polypharmacy and dental, vision, bone, gut health go beyond just issues. Furthermore, recognizing addressing cultural context patient practising healthcare from a place humility can help decrease barriers care build trust. Promoting self-agency through personalized lifestyle interventions, such as healthy diet, exercise, sleep routines, mind–body approaches social support, make them accessible easier maintain. Building upon medicine PD, programmes proactively target issues mental psychosocial by enhancing resilience supporting connections. desired outcome approach extends traditional medical model life enduring manner.