Your Questions Answered on Tremor, Prognosis & More On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined me to answer your questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. It was a very informative conversation, and we encourage you to […]
How to manage the cognitive challenges of Parkinson’s disease On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts about Mild Cognitive Impairment & Parkinson’s Disease, I spoke with Dr. Jasdeep S. Hundal, a neuropsychologist with expertise in the cognitive challenges of Parkinson’s disease (PD.) We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions […]
APDA Virginia Presents: Wellness Webinar Series 1 PM EST | Via Zoom, Every Other Month Each series will be led by an expert community professional to provide education and local resources for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease.Each session is approximately one hour, with a 40-minute presentation followed by Q & A from the audience.The sessions will be […]
Questions About Parkinson’s Disease & Cognitive Impairment Changes in cognition can unfortunately be a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of cognitive difficulty that does not interfere with a person’s ability to perform activities independently but can nevertheless affect a person’s performance of more complex cognitive […]
What the latest science tells us about probiotics & Parkinson’s disease People often ask us about the use of probiotics to improve Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Probiotics have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, but what exactly are they, and can they make a difference for people with PD? I will answer these […]
The Role of Nutrition in Parkinson’s
This four session educational series is specifically designed for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in the last 3 years. Learn from a team of esteemed experts and receive up to date information on diagnosis and treatment. This is a four-part education series and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. A Lunchbox Learning Series Time: […]
APDA MA VIRTUAL EDUCATION SERIES: BRINGING INFORMATION TO YOU AT HOME The American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter provides monthly webinars via Zoom. Listed below are descriptions of previously recorded webinars and links to watch them online. Each presentation is about 1 hour long and features a Q&A session. Would you like to join us for […]
The Importance of Bone Health and Parkinson’s Disease Falls can be a major difficulty for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), leading to fractures and other injuries. People with PD are at increased risk of fracture, with a four times higher risk of hip fracture as compared with the general population. Often, a person with PD […]
End-Stage Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Death It’s hard to think about the tough stuff. The what ifs, the worst-case scenarios, the unknowns. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition, which means that it gets worse with time. However, for many people, the worsening is gradual, maybe even imperceptible at times. This affords you many […]
