Invitation to philosophy scholars to investigate and thus contribute to the research of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Caregivers.

Abstract

The philosophical community is invited to investigate nerodegenerative diseases —or whatever is of interest to them— that affect people of different ages, such as Parkinson's and that require not only studies, new research, but also that said people They require increasing attention as the disease progresses; To do this, they need not only family members but also volunteers who act as caregivers. It is a very demanding condition for those who suffer from it and for those who become their caregivers. This disease, like other neurodegenerative diseases, becomes a strong blow to the originally planned life project, those expectations change forever. It is a very demanding condition for those who suffer from it and for those who become their caregivers. This disease, like other neurodegenerative diseases, becomes a strong blow to the originally planned life project, those expectations change forever. As the disease progresses, the meaning of life is affected, existential crises, sadness, frustration, discouragement, and emotional problems will appear; It is a process of acceptance for both the patient and their caregivers and family, where they will have to gradually assimilate the motor damage, but above all in their cognitive abilities that will decrease, as well as their memory, their known world. At the same time, the importance of fighting in different ways to slow down the disease process and improve the quality of life of sick people, their friends and family, as well as social recognition and respect for people with Parkinson's disease, is presented.