Our first podcast episode covered the medications used for the motor symptoms experienced by Parkinson’s patients.  Back by popular demand, Dr. David Shprecher will explain the non-motor symptoms of the disease and what medications are used to treat each of these. This is a very informative episode you will want to listen to at least

In this episode, we are talking with organizations well known for funding research in the Parkinson’s field – including MJFF and PF. We speak with the experts about the future in treating the symptoms, halting the progression and curing PD.  And, we will speak to a PD patient who has a fascinating story and readily

In this episode of The Parkinson’s Experience podcast, we continue our discussion on Opening Your Mind to DBS or Deep Brain Stimulation. In Part 1, a leading Movement Disorder Specialist discussed how DBS is a standard of care as well as who should consider it and why.  In Part 2, we speak with one of

Let’s be frank. Deep brain stimulation or DBS is brain surgery. The old joke comparing various tasks to ‘not being brain surgery’ is meant to compare that task to the difficulty of brain surgery.  However, in 2020, it is best to keep an ‘open mind’ to DBS.  DBS is now a standard of care for

In this episode, we turn to the topic of Support Groups.  We speak with a veteran support group facilitator about the importance of finding the right group for you. And, we speak to a couple who explain why they find their support groups invaluable. It is important that you know you are not alone in

Part Two of “If you have seen one Parkinson’s patient, you’ve seen one Parkinson’s patient” continues with interviews of PD patients and their care partners to find out what life is like after the diagnosis.  Of note in this episode, we will hear from a PD patient living alone with a care partner. Thank you