Higher Patient Activation Boosts Health Habits in Parkinson’s Disease

Higher levels of patient activation—meaning greater knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing health—are linked to better health-promoting behaviors in people with Parkinson’s disease. Monitoring patient activation can help tailor interventions that support healthier aging by encouraging physical activity and self-management, especially by addressing non-motor symptoms which often reduce patients’ ability to engage in such behaviors. This approach empowers individuals with Parkinson’s to maintain function and quality of life.