At-Home Activities Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to slide around• If exercising […]
New online educational programs! Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Join us for a series of informative Q&A sessions hosted by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert (via Zoom). Each session features a discussion with an expert, along with questions from attendees. All sessions are recorded and are available for you to view any time: Upcoming sessions (click to register): Dr. […]
Mental health in the time of COVID-19 Many people are feeling tense and anxious in this difficult time. But for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as for anyone with a chronic disease, this time can be more stressful than for those without health issues, for a number of reasons. I have previously discussed […]
Free online exercise and therapy options There are many free online options for specialized exercise, movement and supportive therapy classes for people living with PD. A few of our favorites are listed below. All classes are free of charge. Please share this page with anyone whom might benefit from this information. Virtual Yoga with Elizabeth […]
A tremor doesn’t always mean it’s Parkinson’s Many people think of Parkinson’s disease (PD) as the “tremor disease”, so much so, that when a tremor is noticed, the first diagnosis people typically think of is PD. Although about 25% of people with PD do not have tremor, 75% of them do, so tremor is certainly […]
Planning for the What ifs – Part Three Falls, Extreme Immobility and Secretion Management Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning 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 […]
A discussion about navigating Parkinson’s and parenting About ten percent of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are diagnosed before the age of 50, a subset of PD known as Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), sometimes referred to as Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease. People with YOPD have a number of unique concerns that people who are […]
Planning for the What Ifs, Part Two Mental Health Concerns in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning 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 […]
Dr. Gilbert explores the particular concerns of undergoing surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Data analysis, prescriptions trends and the risk of Parkinson’s disease It is incredibly important when taking any medication(s) to be aware of potential interactions with other drugs or supplements you may also be taking. It can be confusing, especially if you’re taking more than one medication and/or dealing with more than one ailment or disease […]
