Parkinson’s can cause swallowing issues

Dear Doctors: A friend who has Parkinson’s disease is starting to have trouble swallowing. Can you explain why that is? I thought Parkinson’s mainly affects the hands and limbs. Also, she and her husband are often dinner guests at our home.

What foods are easiest for her to manage?

Dear Reader: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which ongoing changes in the brain affect an…