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The Parkinson’s Podcast — Health & Fitness
The Parkinson’s Podcast

This podcast is for people with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners and Parkinson’s providers. You’ll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s care partners on how to live well with Parkinson’s today.

Latest Episodes:

Parkinson's Meditation Day 1 Exercise May 11, 2020

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For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Parkinson's Meditation Introduction May 11, 2020

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For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's - A Virtual Forum Apr 30, 2020

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For many living with Parkinson's, DBS has the power to reduce or eliminate OFF times, reduce the frequency and dose of medications, and dramatically improve quality of life.

In this podcast, learn the what, when, why, how, and more of DBS from movement disorder specialists who recommend it, surgeons who perform it, companies that make the devices, and someone who has been living with it for over five years.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Practicing Compassion and Resilience with Connie Carpenter Phinney Apr 16, 2020

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Kelsey Phinney sits down with her mom Connie Carpenter Phinney to talk about compassion and resilience and how to stay resilient as a Parkinson's care partner.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Davis Phinney and Kelsey Phinney Practice Vocal Exercises for Parkinson's Apr 13, 2020

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Davis Phinney has been living with Parkinson's for over 20 years. In this episode, his daughter, Kelsey, walks through some vocal exercises to help improve his tone and projection.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Palliative Care, Not Just for End of Life: A Holistic Approach to Treating Parkinson's with Dr. Maya Katz Dec 05, 2018

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Dr. Maya Katz describes the full spectrum of palliative care for people living with Parkinson's and the importance of being more precise in our language so that the people who would benefit from it are not scared away by it.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Emotional and Psychological Care with Dr. Mark Mapstone Nov 28, 2018

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The symptoms of depression are very common in people with Parkinson's. In fact, depression is probably one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's and some studies suggest that over half of people living with Parkinson's experience symptoms of depression. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mapstone talks about the symptoms of depression and how it's diagnosed, how depression is treated and the other rarely talked about psychological symptoms people with Parkinson's often face.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

How to Exercise & Live Better with Parkinson's with Dr. Jay Alberts Nov 21, 2018

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Since 2003, Dr. Jay Alberts has been researching the role that cycling has on reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's. It all began when he rode a tandem bike across Iowa (RAGBRAI) with a person with Parkinson's. In this episode, he talks about his experiences working with people with Parkinson's through outdoor cycling and how he's bringing it into the lab to further his research and help even more people live well with Parkinson's.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Parkinson's Medications that Treat Motor Symptoms with Dr. Trevor Hawkins Nov 07, 2018

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The crux of the problem in Parkinson's is the cell death of neurons in the brain that produce dopamine. In this episode, Dr. Trevor Hawkins talks about the three main types of medications used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's and how to make up for the cells that have already died off.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Advice for Parkinson's Care Partners with Connie Carpenter Phinney Oct 24, 2018

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Parkinson's impacts the whole family, especially those most involved in the day-to-day care of the person living with Parkinson's. In this episode, Conne Carpenter Phinney shares her journey as a care partner to her husband, Davis Phinney, and the very practical strategies she uses on a daily basis to stay healthy, connected and present.

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

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