Parkinson's Disease Education Podcast

Some people see Parkinson's Disease as a death sentence, but is it really? The truth is when first diagnosed, most folks don't really know what they don't know... you know? Here is a video recording of Episode #3 of PD Myth Bust 2023 on the Parkinson's Disease Eduction YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/A7X9xvZ7amY Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show!...

Some people believe that Parkinson's Disease is ONLY a movement disorder and does not have an impact on other body systems. Boy is that the furtherst thing from the truth.  Today we continue round 2 of the PD Myth Bust series. As with last week's episode there is a video recording of Episode #2 of PD Myth Bust 2023 and that can be found here: https://youtu.be/KnE8Gk2ClO0 Please support this podcas...

What do you think? Do ALL persons with Parkinson's have tremors? It's round 2 of the PD Myth Bust series. This is not a repeat of last year's recordings, this is a new recording, but this time there is video to go with the audio if you would prefer that! Episode #1 of PD Myth Bust 2023 comes from our Parkinson's Disease Education Podcast on YouTube. The video version can be found here:  https://yo...

This week we are dicussing the Gold Standard medication for PD treatment and that is Levodopa. You can find more details  here Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time tip in our virtual tip jar at:  https://paypal.me/hylandptw Don't forget about our...

This week we are dicussing Adenosine A2A Antagonists. You can find more details  here Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time tip in our virtual tip jar at:  https://paypal.me/hylandptw Don't forget about our YouTube  channel !!

This week we are dicussing MAO-B Inhibitors. You can find more details here Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time tip in our virtual tip jar at:  https://paypal.me/hylandptw Don't forget about our YouTube  channel !!

Have you been more forgetful lately? Confused? Hallucinating?? Have you had dry mouth associated with your PD medications? It's not just YOU! This week we are discussing Anticholinergic medications. You can find more details  here Please be sure to check out the Aware in Care Kit from Parkinson's Foundation. It could be a true gamechanger in the event of a hospitalization, even an elective one. We...

Medications shouldn't be a bitter pill to swallow. That's why we are continuing this mini series discussing Amantadine. You can find more details here Please be sure to check out the Aware in Care Kit from Parkinson's Foundation. It could be a true gamechanger in the event of a hospitalization, even an elective one. We discussed in this episode of the PWP: Episode 5: Hospital Stays and PWP - Aware...

Time for our first interview of 2023! Mr. Ian Robertson, a gentleman with PD, was gracious enough to have this conversation with me about his use of vision and visual focus during exercise to enhance movement when he exercises. This is an awesome concept and I was grateful to be able to discuss with him and get his permission to share with you! Please support this podcast and our endeavors by beco...

Medications can be a hard pill to swallow (I know, I said that last week, but when you're on a roll...) and that's why these episodes are short and easy to digest.  This week we discuss Dopamine Agonists. You can find more details here Please be sure to check out these podcasts and/or videos referenced in this episode with regard to side effects and conditions associated with PD.  Can Parkinson's...

Medications can be a hot topic for persons living with PD, so we wanted to do our best to unpack this topic, one episode at a time, so that its, um, well... easier to swallow. I'm sorry I couldn't resist. :-D  This week we highlight COMT Inhibitors. You can find more details here . Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter h...

In this episode I wanted to address the claims made by one particular gentleman with PD, John Pepper, who recently posted a video discussing the role fast walking has played in what he claims is reversing his PD as well as how the protein GDNF can be increased through fast walking. The video where he talks about this can be found here , but know that it is a bit lengthy.  Please know that research...

In this episode we will dive into Parkinson's Disease Psychosis (PDP) how commonly it can occur, causes, and treatments.  Here is a link to the Parkinson's Foundation for more detailed information: https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/hallucinations-delusions Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreo...

Actor Bruce Willis was just diagnosed with Fronto-Temporal Dementia as of early 2023. Are you familiar with this form of dementia? I wasn't either! In this episode we will discuss Fronto-Temporal Dementia compared to Parkinson's Disease. It can by very hard to distinguish between the symptoms without further diagnostic tests. This page from the NIH is very informative and will be a good start towa...

What is Mobile Therapy? That is what you are going to find out! In this episode we discuss what Mobile Therapy is, how it is distinct from Home Health Care, and how it could be a great benefit to you as a person with Parkinson's.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you...

In this episode we will discuss Lewy Body Dementia compared to Parkinson's dementia. It can by very hard to distinguish between the two, so pay close attention. Also, here is a link to learn more about LBD from the NIH: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-lewy-body-dementia-causes-symptoms-and-treatments Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up a...

LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD have been around for a while now. These programs have resulted in great success in helping persons with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions all over the world, quite literally, to AMPLIFY their lives. Why do these programs work? There is hard neuroscience involved, but those principles are discussed in this episode in simple terms provided by LSVT Global in...

#podcast #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsons #therapy #LSVTBIG #LSVTLOUD In this episide we discuss the best therapy programs available for folks with PD. This includes PT, OT, and SLP programs available that are the best and most evidence based. Here is a list and the links to find out more: LSVT BIG/LOUD Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!) SPEAK OUT/Parkinson's Voice Project Ple...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! In the inaugural episode of 2023 we will be discussing Parkinson's Dyskinesia, root causes, and possible treatments. Information shared in today's episode is from Parkinson's Foundation. Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time tip i...

If you have payed attention to the news recently you may have seen that Celine Dion was recently diagnosed with a condition called "Stiff Person Syndrome" or SPS. In this episide we compare and contrast the two conditions, as sometimes SPS can be mistaken for PD! The information shared today can be found here on the NIH National Institure of Neurological Disorders and Stroke webpage. The monoclona...

In this episode we slow down and take a breath... literally. Breathing keeps us above the ground and PD can sometimes cause difficulty with breathing. In part 2 we discuss treatment options for those with breathing issues along with their PD.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarri...

In this episode we slow down and take a breath... literally. Breathing keeps us above the ground and PD can sometimes cause difficulty with breathing. Find out how by listening!  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time tip in our virtual tip jar at:...

We are BACK! Hope all had a great Thanksgiving holiday here in the USA. In this episode we discuss the notion of mixed motor/non-motor symptoms of PD, which specifically pertains to speech and swallowing combined with issues of drooling and/or dry mouth and the negative impact that this can have on PWP.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up a...

In this episode I discuss the difference between a Neurologist and a Movement Disorder Specialistand why as a Person with Parkinson's it is important to seek out a physician who specializes in treating your type of condition. You can seek out a list of Movement Disorder Specialists in the USA and sites around the world by going to this link: https://mds.movementdisorders.org/directory/ *Note that...