Cooking for people with swallowing difficulties

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How food prep and cooking techniques can make eating safer Swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, can unfortunately develop...see more as Parkinson’s disease (PD) advances. These challenges can make eating stressful, reduce enjoyment of meals, and increase the risk of choking, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. Fortunately, taking proactive steps with food preparation and cooking techniques can […]

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Gastroparesis and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties can be among the most bothersome of the non-motor symptoms caused by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Constipation, which...see more involves the slowing down of the large intestine or lower gut is the most common of the GI symptoms, affecting 80-90% of people with PD. However, slowing down of the stomach or upper gut, also known […]

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Parkinson’s Perspectives: Living with Young Onset Parkinson’s

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We spoke with three people who are living with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), also called early onset PD,...see more which describes diagnoses received before age 50. Each interviewee brings a distinct perspective on navigating PD at an earlier stage of life, sharing the unique challenges they’ve faced, the unexpected ways PD has reshaped their identities, the […]

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Seasonal Depression, Depression, and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Understanding the Connections Between Parkinson’s and Depression The motor symptoms of PD include tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, but...see more PD can also cause many non-motor symptoms that can profoundly affect quality of life. Depression is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is treatable, yet often overlooked. Sometimes, people with […]

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Parkinson’s Disease and the Gut: Additional Questions Answered

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Gilbert spoke with Dr. Malu Gamez Tansey, the James A....see more Caplin, MD Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine and Director of Neuroimmunology Research Group, with expertise in the relationship between gut inflammation and Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground […]

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Does Weather Affect Parkinson’s Disease,  & Other Questions Answered

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Dr. Gilbert chats with Dr. Okeanis Vaou about how climate may affect PD Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often...see more means learning to adapt to changes in movement, thinking, and overall health. What many people don’t realize is that the environment, particularly temperature, humidity, and altitude—can also have a significant effect on symptoms. Recently, APDA’s Chief […]

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Tips for Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

People travel for many reasons – to see family, for business purposes, to...see more explore new sites or just to relax and unwind. Traveling often brings unexpected challenges, especially for those with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, with proper and proactive planning, there is no need to let PD hold you […]

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How People with Parkinson’s Disease Can Minimize Risks During Hospitalization

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Hospitalization can be stressful and challenging for anyone, but for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a hospital stay...see more can present unique risks. It is important for patients and their loved ones to be prepared for these situations in order to mitigate issues that may arise and have a chance at the best possible outcome. […]

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

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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 […]

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Creativity in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on 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 […]

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