A Discussion with Parkinson’s Disease Care Partners

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What does it mean to be a Parksinon’s disease care partner? Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) is a whirlwind of challenges, responsibilities, setbacks and victories. It is a very difficult, but potentially very rewarding role. Knowing that many of you reading this are trying to navigate the complexities of being […]

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Planning for the What-Ifs: Sleep disorders in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Planning for the What-Ifs, Part Five: Sleep Disorders & Advanced Parkinson’s Disease  Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning for the...see more What-Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their activities of daily […]

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Could this be due to Parkinson’s Disease? Uncommon non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

It is common for a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to attribute every new symptom that develops to PD....see more That is largely because the list of non-motor symptoms (symptoms that you can’t see) commonly associated with PD is so varied, it can seem that almost anything is a symptom of PD!  But if you take […]

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Genetic Research in Under-studied Populations: An Interview with APDA Researcher, Dr. Karen Nuytemans

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson’s Disease & Genetics in the Hispanic Population Today we continue our Interview with APDA Researchers series to bring you...see more a closer look at some of the dedicated APDA-funded researchers who are working tirelessly to understand the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our guest today is Dr. Karen Nuytemans,  a Research Assistant Professor in the John […]

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Planning for the What-Ifs: Bowel and Bladder Issues in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Planning for the What-Ifs: Part Four Bowel and Bladder Issues in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning...see more for the What-Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their activities […]

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Early disease detection: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Mohammad Shahnawaz

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The search for a Parkinson’s disease biomarker Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through...see more a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series within this blog so you can get a closer look at some of the […]

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Let’s Talk About Home Modifications and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How modifications to your environment can help you stay in your home As we hear often, Parkinson’s disease (PD)...see more affects every person differently. Because of this, it is very difficult to predict how any individual’s PD will progress. This may create a source of stress as people with PD and their care partners begin to […]

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Let’s talk about Driving and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Driving and Parkinson’s disease For some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), there may come a time when it is...see more no longer safe for them to drive. This is a very sensitive and fraught issue since for many people, driving is equated with independence, and people with PD may assume that relinquishing driving means a further […]

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How can focused ultrasound help PD symptoms?

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s disease Although elective procedures are currently being postponed in hospitals across the country because of...see more the necessary focus on COVID-19, eventually our hospitals will return to normal and non-emergent procedures will be performed again. This will include elective procedures for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Two brain procedures that are […]

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