The Smell of Parkinson’s disease Posted on December 11, 2019December 12, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Diagnosis of PD is often preceded by a decreased ability to smell. It is therefore ironic that two recent news stories have suggested that people with PD may be able to be identified by others based on their particular odor, one that could potentially be used as a method of PD diagnosis. Could this be […] Read More
Interview with ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen Posted on November 5, 2019November 14, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Interview with ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen Bill Rasmussen, Founder of the sports cable network ESPN, revealed this past summer that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2014 at the age of 81. Since his announcement, he has been determined to spread his dual message of awareness and optimism. Recently, he sat down with […] Read More
Why should I go to a Parkinson’s disease support group? Posted on October 15, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Why should I go to a Parkinson’s disease support group? Support groups play a vital role in the lives of many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and APDA plays a vital role in providing access to support groups around the country. In general terms, a support group is a collection of participants who meet on […] Read More
Sweating and other skin problems in people with Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 23, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Sweating and other skin problems in people with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease can cause a range of skin issues, including sweating and irritated, scaly skin. Dr. Gilbert discusses these issues and how to manage them. Read More
Weight loss and Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 16, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Weight loss and Parkinson’s disease Weight loss is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Gilbert will discuss the causes and consequences of weight loss and strategies to help. Read More
Educating yourself about Parkinson’s Disease Posted on July 9, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Educating yourself about Parkinson’s disease Education is a life-long process. In no discipline is this more evident than in modern medicine which develops and evolves on a daily basis. Read More
The relationship between stress, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease Posted on June 17, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The relationship between stress, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease Anxiety can be caused by PD, while stress and anxiety can make PD worse. Read about different methods to help break the cycle. Read More
Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Posted on May 21, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read More
The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Posted on May 7, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert discusses common diets often talked about by those with Parkinson’s, and whether these particular diets are beneficial for someone with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Posted on April 29, 2019May 6, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Dr. Gilbert dives into what the latest science says about whether certain foods, probiotics, or antioxidants can help treat or prevent Parkinson’s. Read More
