Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

Understanding the Benefits of Physical Therapy & Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Physical therapy and exercise are crucial aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment and APDA...see more has many ways to help you get up and moving. Many people are curious about why exercise is so important for someone with PD and what type of exercise is best for someone with PD, which […]

Parkinson’s Disease & Body Temperature Regulation

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Reasons Behind Your Unexplained Temperature Changes Dysregulation of temperature as a non-motor symptom of PD Our bodies are...see more programmed to keep our internal temperature at a near-constant point, using very complex mechanisms. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can unfortunately interfere with this regulation, and it can significantly affect quality of life when these mechanisms don’t work […]

The Parkinson’s Disease Care Team & the Important Role of Social Workers

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

March is National Social Work Month APDA honors social workers and explains the vital role they play. Social workers...see more can play a key role in helping people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners navigate every stage of the PD journey. But many people do not know how a social worker can help or […]

World Parkinson Congress 2023 – Can you see yourself there?

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What is the World Parkinson Congress? The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international forum for dialogue on the...see more latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and care partner initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease (PD). WPC takes place approximately every three years (with a recent delay due to COVID-19), each time in a different location around the […]

Tracking the Impact of APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA and Research Projects: Making a Difference APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused...see more on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major PD scientific breakthroughs, investing nearly $55 million in […]

Parkinson’s Questions on Tremor, Prognosis, & Progression Answered

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Your Questions Answered on Tremor, Prognosis & More On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined...see more me to answer your questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. It was a very informative conversation, and we encourage you to […]

Parkinson’s and Nutrition, Exercise & Physical Therapy: Your questions answered!

Posted on January 31, 2023March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined me to tackle your unanswered questions about Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. In this blog, we are answering some of the questions we didn’t have time for, specifically about nutrition, […]

2023 Update: COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on January 16, 2023September 8, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

In March 2020, COVID-19 unexpectedly entered our lives, and over the past three years, we have navigated a roller-coaster...see more of events and consequences. Thankfully the development of vaccines and treatments has changed our relationship with COVID-19 and decreased the burden of the virus. We will likely never be free of COVID-19. While vaccination substantially lowers […]

Personality Changes and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on January 3, 2023April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Effect of Parkinson’s Disease on Personality Through APDA’s Ask the Doctor portal, we receive many questions on a vast...see more array of topics. (Feel free to submit your own question at any time.) A frequent topic that readers ask us about is the effect of Parkinson’s disease (PD) on personality. Today, we will explore that difficult topic. What […]

Improving Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s: An Interview with ADPA Researcher, Dr. Enrico Opri

Posted on December 20, 2022May 30, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

A Closer Look: An Interview with Dr. Enrico Opri Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire...see more you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series within this blog so you can get a closer look at some of […]

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