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Planning for the What Ifs – Multiple System Atrophy

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Advanced Parkinson’s and Multiple System Atrophy As part of our Planning for the What Ifs series, today we continue to expand...see more the definition of advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) by discussing one of the atypical parkinsonian syndromes. In a past blog we explored two other atypical parkinsonian syndromes – Progressive supranuclear palsy and Corticobasal degeneration. Today we will […]

Parkinson’s Partners: Introducing Medical Students to Parkinson’s disease

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

As all of you know very well, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disorder that affects so many parts...see more of a person’s life. In order for physicians to fully understand the impact the disease has on people with PD, it is not enough to learn the science and medicine of the condition. But how is […]

Peripheral neuropathy and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on October 20, 2020December 29, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Today I will address the potential link between Parkinson’s disease and a common neurologic condition called peripheral neuropathy. This...see more 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 […]

Want to Join A Virtual Support Group?

Posted on September 28, 2020July 13, 2023 by Hampton Roads

If you would like to attend a support group while staying safe at home, we can help! The Virginia...see more Coffee Break Support Group is meeting every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Eastern via Zoom. If you would like to join the discussion, do some exercise with the group or just make some new acquaintances in the […]

Planning for the What-Ifs: Sleep disorders in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on August 4, 2020November 5, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Planning for the What-Ifs, Part Five: Sleep Disorders & Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning for the...see more 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 […]

Planning for the What-Ifs: Bowel and Bladder Issues in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on July 7, 2020May 30, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Planning for the What-Ifs: Part Four Bowel and Bladder Issues in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Today we continue Parkinson’s Disease: Planning...see more 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 […]

Let’s talk about Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on June 30, 2020April 21, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert interviews occupational therapist, Holly Cohen, to discuss important information about augmentative and alternative communication options for Parkinson's...see more Disease.

Let’s Talk About Home Modifications and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How modifications to your environment can help you stay in your home As we hear often, Parkinson’s disease (PD)...see more 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 […]

Let’s talk about Driving and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Driving and Parkinson’s disease For some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), there may come a time when it is...see more 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 […]

What does a Movement Disorders Specialist do?

Posted on April 14, 2020January 2, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Today, I will address a topic that I get asked about quite often via the Ask A Doctor portal...see more on our website. People are eager to learn about the differences between the PD care received from a general neurologist versus a Movement Disorders Specialist. What distinguishes one from the other? While there are many similarities […]

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