The holiday season is right around the corner. Gift shopping, cooking, cleaning,...see more hosting friends and family, or traveling to see loved ones can feel overwhelming — especially when also navigating life with PD. Here are some tips to make the most of the holidays without creating additional work […]

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Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has its rewards...see more and challenges. Dr. Gilbert spoke with Greg, a care partner of nearly 20 years. Taking care of someone with PD can be fulfilling and overwhelming at the same time. As someone who has been a long-term […]

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“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert  Q. My Parkinson’s symptoms started almost immediately after my kidney transplant surgery....see more Could the surgery have caused me to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD)? A. I have had a number of patients whose PD emerged after a major medical stress such as an organ transplant. It is possible that […]

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When Mike Adkinson’s brother Dan...see more was diagnosed with PD, Mike and his family wanted to learn more about the devastating effects of this disease. As the disease currently has no cure, Mike decided to raise awareness in his own unique way […]

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research is ever-changing, with new treatments and medications being...see more explored and developed all the time. Some of the most exciting research initiatives are targeting neuroprotection, as well as motor and non-motor symptoms. As these clinical trials are underway, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) wants […]

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Q. My husband has PD and he is on carbidopa/levodopa 10/100 taken...see more three times a day. The medication makes him very nauseous. Is there anything that we can do? A. Carbidopa is contained in the pill with levodopa primarily to control the nausea side effect of levodopa. There […]

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Over the past few years, several different devices have been designed to help suppress...see more tremors of all kinds. From wearable sleeves to weighted gloves, these devices are designed to help counteract the movement of a tremor. Although only one of these devices — the Cala One — is currently FDA-approved; […]

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