Parenting & Parkinson’s Disease Parenting with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can add a layer of complexity to the already challenging job of raising kids. On this episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we introduce you to some special guestswho are navigating the unique challenges of parenting with PD: Helena and her adult son Alex; Hiro and his […]
Parenting & Parkinson’s Disease Parenting with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can add a layer of complexity to the already challenging job of raising kids. On this episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we introduce you to some special guestswho are navigating the unique challenges of parenting with PD: Helena and her adult son Alex; Hiro and […]
PD DURING THE HOLIDAYS: OUR TOP TIPS The holiday season is right around the corner. Gift shopping, cooking, cleaning, hosting friends and family, or traveling to see loved ones can feel overwhelming — especially when also navigating life with PD. Here are some tips to make the most of the holidays without creating additional work […]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Parkinson’s Disease Your doctor just told you that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD). You might feel sad, nervous, or terrified. You might be shocked, or maybe you’re not that surprised because you had a feeling the diagnosis would be PD. No matter what emotions you’re experiencing: there is a […]
You likely have heard about the importance of tackling Parkinson’s disease (PD) with a team approach. PD can encompass so many different symptoms and as such, many types of expertise can be helpful in combating those symptoms to ensure you achieve the maximum quality of life possible. Additionally, your team may change over time as […]
Dr. Gilbert Hosts episode features advice on how to live with Parkinson’s On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I was joined by four exceptional people with Parkinson’s disease who shared their personal experiences with PD and answered your questions live. Collectively, they have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 60 years. […]
PRESS — a program for the newly diagnosed. The PRESS Program (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services) was designed for those diagnosed with PD within the last 5 years. This 8 week program conducted in a support group format will help you feel empowered, in control, and optimistic. The PRESS (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education […]
Wisdom & Advice from People Living with Parkinson’s Disease The voice of our Parkinson’s disease (PD) community is vibrant and full of excellent advice. And we know that hearing from those who have “been there” can be particularly helpful. For this article, we specifically consulted those who have more than a decade of experience with PD […]
What is Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease? Early onset Parkinson’s, also known as Young Onset Parkinson’s (YOPD), is when someone who is 21-50 years old receives a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. While the symptoms of the disease are mostly the same at whatever age it develops, younger people will experience the disease differently due to their […]
“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q. I am in my late 80s, and I think I have Parkinson’s disease. At my age, should I bother going to a neurologist to see if I actually have PD? Yes! If you do have PD, there may be medications that you can take to allow […]
