This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, panelists discuss ways that Parkinson’s has affected their abilities and how they navigate these changes. As always, this panel doesn’t hold back, and we’re so fortunate to have them tell the hard truths and share their journeys with all of us. Want to watch the video version of this podcast? You can watch it on our YouTube ..read more

This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, Dr. Karunapuzha discusses advanced Parkinson’s with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director Polly Dawkins. Dr. Karunapuzha covers multiple interpretations of what “advanced Parkinson’s” means, what symptoms are associated with advanced Parkinson’s, and possible ways to manage those symptoms. Want to watch the video version of this podcast? You can watch it on our YouTube! Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website ..read more

This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, discover the story behind Izzy Mokotoff and Alexis Chan's innovative pen for people living with Parkinson's: SteadyScrib. Learn about their journey and motivations--inspired by Izzy's grandfather--and the impending launch of SteadyScrib, set to publicly debut later this year. Want to learn more about SteadyScrib? Find out more about their mission on their website. Want to watch the video version of this podcast? You can watch it on our YouTube! Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You ..read more

This content is made possible through donations made by our listeners. In this episode, Mark Stacy, MD, and Peter Schmidt, PhD, discuss participation in clinical trials for Parkinson’s. Dr. Stacy is currently a Professor of Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina, and has been involved in Parkinson’s care and research for over 30 years. Dr. Schmidt, a Davis Phinney Foundation board member, is the Chief Scientific Officer for Rho: a company that supports clinical trial strategy, design, and operations. Want to read the article associated with this podcast? Check it out on our webs ..read more

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you.  This is a special edition of the Parkinson’s Podcast, presented by the No Barriers Podcast. Join us for a candid conversation with Davis Phinney, co-founder of the Davis Phinney Foundation, and Kevin Kwok, a Foundation board member, as they share their compelling journeys with Parkinson’s. To learn more about the No Barriers Podcast, please visit: https://nobarriersusa.org/podcast/ Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website! This content includes infor ..read more

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website. In this episode, music therapist Hadley Rentz from Music Worx, Inc., explains the benefits of music therapy for people living with Parkinson’s. To learn more about Music Worx, Inc. and their AudAbility virtual music therapy class for people living with Parkinson's, visit MusicWorx.com. You can subscribe to learn more about Music Worx, Inc. here. To learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation programs in Spanish, please visit our Spanish ..read more

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website. In this episode, Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi answers questions about OFF time in Parkinson's, including symptoms, medications, deep brain stimulation, and more. Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website! Want to read the article associated with this podcast? Check it out on our website! Want to watch the video version of this podcast? You can watch it on our YouTube! This content includes information abo ..read more

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website. Wayne Gilbert--a retired teacher and professor of English and educational psychology--was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2005. Since his diagnosis, he has taken refuge in poetry, having written hundreds of "Parkie" poems, which he refers to as "metaphor medicine." In this episode, Wayne explains the importance of using metaphors in poetry to navigate the complexities of living with Parkinson's and performs a few of his favorite poems. Loving th ..read more

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 In this interview, Dr. Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, discusses one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, pain, the different types of pain, and where you can find tools and resources to manage it. Want to watch the video version of this podcast? You can watch it on our YouTube! Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website! The information in this podcast is for general information purpo ..read more

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 In this session from the Victory Summit Virtual Event: Sleep and Parkinson's, Dr. Aleksander Videnovic explains sleep attacks, RBD (REM Sleep Disorder), Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Insomnia, Daytime Sleepiness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, as well as how to manage these, the importance of understanding and attending to your circadian biology and using things like light and timing of exercise and medications to improve sleep. Want to read the ..read more