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Parkinson’s Disease and the Loss of Independence: Coping Strategies & Support

Posted on February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Navigating Independence with Parkinson’s Disease As a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) comes hand in hand with...see more an increasing loss of independence as the disease advances, resulting in a gradual loss of independence. This is often difficult to navigate and can sometimes contribute further to the depression and anxiety that many people experience […]

Creativity in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on January 7, 2025January 6, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The benefits of artistic activities for people with Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complicated and long-term condition that...see more often impacts both physical and mental health. Traditional medical and surgical treatments are not always enough to help people with PD live life to the fullest, and creative activities – from visual arts and music to […]

Questions About Vision & Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Exploring Vision Changes in Parkinson’s Disease Insights from Dr. Gilbert Hosts with Dr. Janet Rucker Vision changes are a...see more common but often under-discussed non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease. These changes can include eye movement problems, dry eyes, visual hallucinations, and more. On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we spoke with Dr. Janet Rucker, […]

How many people in the US have Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on September 24, 2024September 26, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How many people have Parkinson’s disease? You may have heard the statistic that there are approximately one million people...see more with Parkinson’s disease (PD) living in the US. That means approximately 1 out of every 336 people are living with PD. That number has increased in past decades and will continue to increase. With a new […]

Carbidopa/Levodopa: Side Effects, Dosages, and More

Posted on June 4, 2024October 10, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards...see more to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

What We Know About Parkinson’s Disease in Women

Posted on May 7, 2024May 13, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Differences of Parkinson’s Disease in Women Parkinson’s disease (PD) impacts millions of people around the world, and it does...see more not discriminate based on gender. But while PD affects men and women with some similarities, the manifestation, progression, and even treatment responses can differ significantly between genders, in addition to important discrepancies related to healthcare access […]

Uniting and Supporting the Black Parkinson’s Disease Community

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Meet Denise and Bernard Coley, Leaders in the Black Parkinson’s Community You’ve seen us put a spotlight on APDA-funded...see more researchers as well as interesting and inspiring people living with PD, and today we are excited to introduce you to Denise and Bernard Coley – two special people who are extraordinary advocates for the PD community […]

Medicinal plants, herbal remedies, and supplements for Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Insights from Dr. Britt Stone on APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke...see more with Dr. Britt Stone, a movement disorders specialist with a particular interest in herbal remedies, medicinal plants, and supplements and their use in Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and […]

A Proposed Biological Staging System for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on January 3, 2024January 5, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What is a disease staging system? A disease staging system is a framework used to describe the progression or...see more severity of a particular medical condition. A staging system creates a standardized way of classifying the extent of the disease, which helps healthcare professionals communicate effectively about a patient’s condition, make treatment decisions, and predict prognosis. […]

Questions About Blood Pressure Control & Parkinson’s Disease

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

Exploring Parkinson’s Disease’s Impact on Blood Pressure Control On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke...see more with Dr. Jose Palma, a doctor with expertise in autonomic dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Autonomic dysfunction is common in PD and refers to the dysregulation of body functions that are not under conscious control such […]

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