Parkinson’s Disease Advice From Those Who Have “Been There” Posted on May 31, 2022June 2, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Dr. Gilbert Hosts episode features advice on how to live with Parkinson’s On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr....see more Gilbert Hosts, I was joined by four exceptional people with Parkinson’s disease who shared their personal experiences with PD and answered your questions live. Collectively, they have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 60 years. […] Read More
What I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease Posted on April 19, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Wisdom & Advice from People Living with Parkinson’s Disease The voice of our Parkinson’s disease (PD) community is vibrant...see more and full of excellent advice. And we know that hearing from those who have “been there” can be particularly helpful. For this article, we specifically consulted those who have more than a decade of experience with PD […] Read More
Handwriting & Parkinson’s Disease Posted on April 5, 2022May 12, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Writing Big: Parkinson’s Disease & Handwriting For today’s topic, we enlisted the expertise of Andie Hill, an Occupational Therapy...see more student at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Recently, she has worked with APDA’s Northwest Chapter, helping people with PD manage various symptoms of PD and improve their quality of life, including issues with […] Read More
Parkinson’s Disease & End of Life Posted on February 8, 2022December 20, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. End-Stage Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Death It’s hard to think about the tough stuff. The what ifs, the...see more worst-case scenarios, the unknowns. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition, which means that it gets worse with time. However, for many people, the worsening is gradual, maybe even imperceptible at times. This affords you many […] Read More
Bringing Parkinson’s awareness to the big screen: John’s story Posted on January 25, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. How John Became an Unlikely Celebrity When John Capone was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at the young...see more age of 39, he never imagined acting in a movie with A-list celebrities. The news of his diagnosis was tough to handle at first, and he quickly became overwhelmed by depression and anxiety. But this tough […] Read More
Unique Influences on Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Posted on January 11, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. How Geography, high altitude and cold weather can play a role Through APDA’s Ask the Doctor portal, we receive...see more many questions on a vast array of topics. (Feel free to submit your own question at any time.) Many readers have noted that geographic or seasonal factors seem to impact their Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms and […] Read More
Wearable devices that suppress Parkinson’s disease tremor Posted on December 28, 2021July 31, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Non-Invasive Devices to Suppress Tremors For some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), medication doses treat their tremor very well....see more However, for others, medication doses are clearly effective for symptoms of slowness and stiffness, but they are ineffective for their tremor. In these cases, deep brain stimulation (DBS) or focused ultrasound may be suggested to help […] Read More
Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease: Bryan’s Story Posted on November 30, 2021May 30, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. Bryan Hill: Living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as an older person’s disease....see more But did you know that people in their 30s and 40s can also be diagnosed? It’s called Young or Early Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD or EOPD) and to raise awareness and shed light on the perspective […] Read More
Why exercise is critical for people with Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 20, 2021January 11, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease Your family and friends are constantly encouraging you to exercise. Your doctors...see more tell you that exercise is a vital component of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment. APDA programming includes exercise programs as a way for people with PD to gain control over their disease. But is exercise worth all […] Read More
Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: Tips and Tricks Posted on July 6, 2021October 10, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D. How to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms with occupational therapy Parkinson’s disease (PD) can introduce all types of challenges into...see more your daily life, including those that interfere with simple activities that you used to take for granted – such as eating, writing, and using a cell phone. Sometimes medication changes can help you move more easily, […] Read More
