We loved seeing our friends and meeting new ones at the BGF Mix & Mingle gathering on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Being social is an important part of living well. […] The post Mix & Mingle Photos appeared first on Brian Grant Foundation ..read more

See the debut of the profound work crafted by people living with Parkinson’s and care partners during this year’s storytelling workshop. These short videos capture a personal and sincere glimpse […] The post Community Story Screening – Special Webcast appeared first on Brian Grant Foundation ..read more

Cooking for people with Parkinson’s disease can present challenges in the kitchen, affecting a person’s ability to chop, stir, and maneuver around the stove. The presentation was led by Christine Ferguson PhD, RD, CSG, Assistant Professor, Dietitian Education Program, Assistant Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Ferguson will focus on solutions to make cooking easier for people with PD. The post Making Cooking Easier for People with Parkinson’s disease appeared first on Brian Grant Foundation ..read more

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Living in Oregon means living through four distinct seasons every year. Seasonal changes in temperature, sunlight, and activity can affect people with Parkinson’s in unique ways. Read on for tips to manage these changes and make the most of the summer months. Be SUN responsible Sun exposure is great for improving your mood, regulating your sleep cycles and emotions, boosting your immune system, and more. (Source 1) Remember to protect yourself with options like SPF clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm. For Parkinson’s, sun exposure can be a natural way to support your mental health ..read more

Delaram Safarpour M.D., Associate Professor of Neurology at OHSU. Dr. Safarpour discusses dietary management and the role of the gut microbiome for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Safarpour is the medical director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program at OHSU. Her research focus is the effect of Deep brain stimulation in the treatment of movement disorders as well as gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. She oversees several clinical trials and has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson ..read more

Throughout the month of August, we’ll be sharing experiences and advice from women living with Parkinson’s. Join the conversation and add your voice to the discussion! Coming Up: August 7, 2024: Profile of the “Parkinson’s Diva” Maria De Leon Maria De Leon was a practicing movement disorder specialist when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We talk with her about her experience as a specialist and a patient. August 14, 2024: Experiences of Women with Parkinson’s Disease Webcast Amy Lavallee will moderate a panel discussion with Maria and Sree Sripathy about the unique experiences of ..read more

Next week I’m traveling to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Brain and Environment Symposium. I’m part of a panel on water talking about my time at Camp LeJeune as a kid. You’ve probably heard about Camp LeJeune from the PD community or commercials on TV talking about the water on the base that was contaminated with TCE. I’d seen the commercials, too, but it wasn’t until Dr. Ray Dorsey read my autobiography and reached out to me that I learned that my time at Camp LeJeune may have contributed to my Parkinson’s diagnosis. At first, I had a hard time understanding how something that had happ ..read more

Cognitive decline is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease that’s gaining more attention for its impact on quality of life. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Joel Mack talks about cognitive issues in Parkinson’s and ways to improve them. Joel Mack MD is a Psychiatrist with the NW Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers at the Portland VA Medical Center. The post Cognitive Decline and Parkinson’s appeared first on Brian Grant Foundation ..read more

Our friend and Program Advisory Council member, Todd Vogt, was highlighted on KGW8. He earned a spot on the 2024 US Paralympic row team Mixed Double Sculls division. The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held in Paris on Sep 8, 2024. Watch party anyone?! Congratulations, Todd! The post Todd Vogt, BGF Advisor Highlighted on KGW8 appeared first on Brian Grant Foundation ..read more