Update on COVID-19 and Parkinson’s disease Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Latest Research on COVID-19 & Parkinson’s disease UPDATE: This post (originally published in June) has been updated with the latest information available. We will continue to keep this post up-to-date as new information develops. As citizens of the world, we all continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. And as members of the Parkinson’s disease (PD) […] Read More
Peripheral neuropathy and Parkinson’s disease Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Today I will address the potential link between Parkinson’s disease and a common neurologic condition called peripheral neuropathy. This topic was submitted via the Suggest a Topic portal. I am grateful for your suggestions so please continue to let us know what you’d like to learn more about! In order to understand what peripheral neuropathy […] Read More
Drug-induced parkinsonism Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert I’m so thankful to those of you who submit potential topics for my blog as it helps me understand what you would like to know more about. A frequent topic that I am asked about is symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are caused by medications. So today, I will address drug-induced parkinsonism. Common symptoms […] Read More
Planning for the What-Ifs: Sleep disorders in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Posted on August 4, 2020November 5, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Planning for the What-Ifs, Part Five: Sleep Disorders & Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning for the What-Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their activities of daily […] Read More
Planning for the What-Ifs: Bowel and Bladder Issues in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Posted on July 7, 2020November 5, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Planning for the What-Ifs: Part Four Bowel and Bladder Issues in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning for the What-Ifs, a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their activities […] Read More
Let’s talk about Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Parkinson’s disease Posted on June 30, 2020July 10, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Dr. Gilbert interviews occupational therapist, Holly Cohen, to discuss important information about augmentative and alternative communication options for Parkinson’s Disease. Read More
Restless Leg Syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease Posted on June 17, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic and sleep-related condition characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs. The symptoms respond to dopaminergic medications such as dopamine agonists or levodopa, which are also used to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD), making an association between RLS and PD likely. Here we explore RLS and its potential […] Read More
Answering Your Questions about Parkinson’s disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Answering Your Questions about Parkinson’s disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Updated With the continued spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, in the United States and throughout the world, Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients have been reaching out and asking questions and we’re here with the answers you need. As such, we […] Read More
Let’s Talk About Home Modifications and Parkinson’s Disease Posted on May 19, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert How modifications to your environment can help you stay in your home As we hear often, Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects every person differently. Because of this, it is very difficult to predict how any individual’s PD will progress. This may create a source of stress as people with PD and their care partners begin to […] Read More
Let’s talk about Driving and Parkinson’s disease Posted on May 12, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Driving and Parkinson’s disease For some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), there may come a time when it is no longer safe for them to drive. This is a very sensitive and fraught issue since for many people, driving is equated with independence, and people with PD may assume that relinquishing driving means a further […] Read More
