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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:

Advice for the Newly Diagnosed with Jill Ater Oct 15, 2018

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If you've been newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, you'll love the advice, encouragement and positivity that Jill offers. She's living proof that even though there are likely to be some very difficult times, there are fabulous days ahead as well.

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

A Parkinson's Diagnosis with Dr. Aaron Haug Oct 15, 2018

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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, you may be feeling overwhelmed, devastated, angry, confused or all of the above.

If you suspect you have Parkinson's, but you haven't received an official diagnosis, you may be frustrated by the process and wondering what really goes into a diagnosis.

In either case, this podcast episode is for you.

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

The Neuroscience of Parkinson's with Kelsey Phinney Oct 15, 2018

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Parkinson's is complicated. Everyone who lives with it seems to present with their own unique set of symptoms, and they treat it with their own unique blend of medications, interventions and behaviors.

However, even if it shows up differently for everyone, what's going on in their brain is similar. In this podcast, Kelsey Phinney breaks down the neuroscience of Parkinson's, what causes it and what it's like to be a care partner for someone living with 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

Growing Up with a Parent Who Has Parkinson's Oct 10, 2018

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What is it really like to grow up with a parent who has Parkinson's? Well, just like with everything else about Parkinson's, it depends.

That's why we wanted to hear from those who've done it. In this podcast, Kelsey Phinney talks to Jacie and Matthew about their experiences as kids of parents who have 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

Tips for More Expressive Communication in Parkinson's Sep 04, 2018

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Facial masking is an important symptom of Parkinson's to pay attention to because it can limit the person's ability to communicate emotion. In this episode, learn one of the easiest and most essential ways of overcoming facial masking.

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 Facial Masking in Parkinson's Influences Perception Sep 04, 2018

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Facial masking causes a loss of facial expressivity. The muscles of the face lose muscle tone, leading to a seemingly blank expression. In this episode, learn the implications of facial masking and the importance of facial expressions in social interactions, so that we can all better understand how to respond.

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

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Parkinson's Aug 31, 2018

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This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. In this podcast, you'll hear from Dr. Benzi Kluger, Connie Carpenter Phinney and Kelsey Phinney talk about how REM Sleep Behavior Disorder impacts people.

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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