Diseases and Conditions
Progressive supranuclear palsy
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
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Lifestyle and home remedies
To minimize the effects of progressive supranuclear palsy, you can take certain steps at home:
- Use eyedrops multiple times a day to help ease dry eyes that can occur as a result of problems with blinking or persistent tearing.
- Install grab bars in hallways and bathrooms, to help you avoid falls.
- Use a walker that is weighted, to help you avoid falling backward.
- Remove small area rugs or other items that are hard to see without looking downward.
- Avoid climbing stairs.