Dr. Gilbert Hosts

Dr. Gilbert Hosts Topic: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Intentional Optimism – A Conversation with Bill Rasmussen Description: Dr. Gilbert hosts ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen for a conversation about optimism while meeting the challenges of Parkinson’s disease Date and Time:  August 10 , 2020 12:00 PM EST

Dr. Gilbert Hosts

Dr. Gilbert Hosts Topic:  Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Evan Snyder Description: Dr. Gilbert hosts Dr Evan Snyder, expert in stem cell biology, for a question and answer session about the potential of stem cell biology to treat Parkinson’s disease Date and Time:  Jul 13, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Dr. Gilbert Hosts Q&A Sessions

Q&A Sessions with Expert Guests Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will host informative Q&A sessions with various experts via Zoom. Each session will feature a discussion with the experts, with attendees encouraged to submit question along the way. Click here to see more information on and register for upcoming programs and to see previously recorded sessions. **Please […]

Dr Gilbert Hosts: Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jori Fleisher shared her expertise on the ins and outs of palliative care and answered audience questions live. Palliative care is a medical approach for those with complex illnesses, in which the focus is on maximizing quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, palliative care […]

What Worsens Parkinson’s Disease’s Motor Symptoms?

Understanding what factors may worsen Parkinson’s symptoms Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience variation in their motor symptoms (e.g. tremor, stiffness, slowness, trouble walking, balance difficulties) throughout the day and from one day and the next. This variability is often related to medication dosing, and you and your doctor may focus on adjusting the […]

Uniting and Supporting the Black Parkinson’s Disease Community

Meet Denise and Bernard Coley, Leaders in the Black Parkinson’s Community You’ve seen us put a spotlight on APDA-funded researchers as well as interesting and inspiring people living with PD, and today we are excited to introduce you to Denise and Bernard Coley – two special people who are extraordinary advocates for the PD community […]

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