The Parkinson's Podcast

Listen to chapter eight, "Surgical Therapies , " of the newest edition of our Every Victory Counts® m anual. As Parkinson's symptoms progress, surgical therapies may be consider ed to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life . This chapter gives an overview of the current surgical therapies available, when an appropriate time may be to receive such therapies, and other important informatio...

Listen to chapter seven, "Medication , " of the newest edition of our Every Victory Counts® m anual. Medications f or managing your Parkinson's should always be discussed with your neurologist or movement disorder specialist, but this chapter will give you a n in-depth look at the many medication options available to you for various symptoms , as well medication side effects and interactions to be...

Listen to chapter six, "Autonomic Non-Motor Symptoms," of the newest edition of  our Every Victory Counts® manual. This chapter looks at the symptoms of Parkinson's that relate to autonomic system s of the body , as well as strategies to manage them . These symptoms include things like drooling, constipation, pain, sweating, and fatigue, a long with others. Remember that symptoms show up different...

Listen to chapter five, "Cognitive Non-Motor Symptoms," of the newest edition of  our Every Victory Counts® manual. This chapter explores the cognitive symptoms that might be associated with Parkinson's , such as difficulties in speech, comprehension, and memory . It also includes in-depth information about Parkinson's disease psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and impulse control disorders....

Listen to chapter four, "Non-Motor Symptoms (Emotional)," of the newest edition of  our Every Victory Counts® manual. This chapter dives into the emotional symptoms you might experience with Parkinson's, such as depression, anxiety, or apathy,  as well as strategies and treatments to manage them.    Go to https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-chapter-four-every-victory-counts-manual...

Listen to the third chapter, "Motor Symptoms," of the newest edition of our Every Victory Counts® manual.  This chapter explains  the common motor symptoms of Parkinson's as well as strategies to manage them.  Go to https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-chapter-three-every-victory-counts-manual  for related resources and to order your Every Victory Counts manual today.  Email blog@d...

Listen to the second chapter, "Parkinson's 101" of the newest edition of our Every Victory Counts® Manual, 6th Edition. This chapter gives a brief overview of the most common questions of Parkinson's such as... What is Parkinson's? Who gets Parkinson's? What are the treatment options for Parkinson's? And many many more. Email blog@dpf.org  to participate in the competition related to this series....

This is chapter one of the Every Victory Counts® Manual, 6th edition entitled "You Have Parkinson's, Now What?" Receiving a Parkinson's diagnosis can be overwhelming and an emotional roller coaster. This chapter begins to address the top things you need to know about your Parkinson's diagnosis to begin to move from shock, awe, and fear, to having the confidence in knowing you can live well with th...

Listen to the introduction of the Every Victory Counts manual 6th edition, featuring a foreword by Bas Bloem, an explanation of how to use this manual and inspiration to live well today with Parkinson's. Go to https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-introduction-the-every-victory-counts-manual-6th-edition  for the show notes and additional resources for today's episode.  This content...

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Linda Olson, a triple amputee, person with Parkinson's, author, and motivational speaker shares her story of the challenges she's overcome and how she continues to live well each and every day through optimism, hope, and perseverance.  For additional information and resources go to: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-story-inspiration-hope This content is made possible by the gen...

The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's are vast and vary greatly from person to person, which means that treatment options are expansive as well.  In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hang gives a short overview of the most common non-motor symptoms and the primary medical and non-pharmacological options to treat them. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would...

In this episode, The YOPD Council discusses depression, anxiety, and how to cope with "dark" days as a follow up to a conversation they had last month on Non-Motor Symptoms.  This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

When a drug is added or removed from a formulary list, your insurance's coverage of the medication may change. In this interview with Derek Arnold, he explains what formularies are, how they work, and what you can do when your medication is no longer covered. For more information about formularies and resources related to this episode, go to: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-wh...

In this episode, The YOPD Council discusses their experience with the  unseen non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. For show notes, resources, and to sign up for the YOPD Council live, go to: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/ podcast-recording-yopd-council-non-motor-symptoms This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please vis...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a highly effective and reasonably safe treatment for Parkinson's; however, it's also frequently misunderstood. The success stories about how people are sometimes living symptom and medication-free as a result of getting DBS understandably lead many to want to get the treatment as soon as possible. Others think it sounds scary and shy away from it. During this webina...

There is ample evidence that shows that including exercise, good nutrition, socialization, and more can help people with Parkinson's manage their symptoms, improve mood, and live well for many years. Yet exercise, eating, and social habits look vastly different for different people, and without addressing this cultural context, accessibility barriers can keep people from integrating these practice...

Movement disorder specialist Cherian Karunapuzha, MD, (better known as "Dr. K") discusses definitions relating to constipation, causes of constipation, treatments for constipation, how constipation can impact your medication absorption, constipation's connection to other symptoms, and more. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a don...

During this session, our YOPD Council leaders discuss regaining confidence after losing it in personal, professional, and social settings with the onset of symptoms in young onset Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Neurologist and Georgetown University Educator Yasar Torres-Yaghi explains OFF times in Parkinson's and how to manage them in easy to understand, relatable, and actionable terms. To learn more about this podcast, go to https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/ podcast-recording-off / This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please...

Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) is a term used for dementia that develops after several or many years of living with Parkinson's. In nearly all cases of Parkinson's, people experience motor symptoms in the early stages; some may also have mild changes in cognition at diagnosis. Over time, though, non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's may get so problematic that they are much more debilitating than...

Approximately 50-60% of people living with Parkinson's experience varying levels of depression and anxiety. It's important to know the difference between these common mood disorders so you can accurately explain how you're feeling to your doctor and get the care you need. During this webinar, Roseanne Dobkin, PhD, discusses depression, anxiety, and apathy; the causes and treatments of them; and mu...

During this session, our YOPD Council leaders answered YOUR questions. This month's YOPD Council discussed: Finding meaning and purpose in your life post-diagnosis How to deal with the highs and lows of living well with Parkinson's Tips on medications and deep brain stimulation Finding community and building support systems This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like yo...

Living well with Parkinson's takes support – from our families, communities, healthcare professionals, workplaces, government, and more. When those systems are compromised due to systemic oppression, bias, or lack of inclusion, health outcomes are compromised. In this webinar, Wissam Deeb, MD, and Nicole Rosendale, MD, help us understand how issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community show up in Parkinso...

One of the most common questions we're asked is this: "What should I eat now that I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's?" The answer is that there is no one answer. Just as each person with Parkinson's experiences different symptoms, each person reacts differently to different types of diets. During this session, our panel members, along with registered dietician and Davis Phinney Foundation Ambass...