What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s Posted on April 22, 2019April 25, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What we know about avoiding foods & supplements for Parkinson’s A look at what we know and what we don’t know about foods and supplements to be avoided for people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini Posted on April 15, 2019June 25, 2019 by Guest Author Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with guest blogger, Dr. Alice Lazzarini Renowned researcher Alice Lazzarini, PhD chronicles the connection between pα-syn, tau, and mitochondrial degradation, and how it may lead to new treatments. Read More
Freezing of Gait Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can help, as well as potential future treatments. Read More
Employment and Parkinson’s disease Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Employment and Parkinson’s disease Many people with Parkinson’s continue to work after their diagnosis. Navigating the nuances of disclosure and managing symptoms can be a difficult task. Read More
Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Posted on March 12, 2019June 5, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center Read More
Cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease – is there anything we can do about it? Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert For many people, one of the most concerning non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is cognitive decline. Attention, working memory, executive function, memory, language and visual reasoning are the cognitive skills most frequently affected in PD which can be concerning because these skills allow us to perform daily functions such as paying attention, solving problems, […] Read More
Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh Posted on February 26, 2019June 5, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh Dr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers Read More
Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Posted on February 12, 2019February 13, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Dr. Gilbert discusses the confusing relationship between Parkinson’s disease and cancer risk. Read More
Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease Posted on February 5, 2019February 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease Does music and dance therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease? Read More
Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s disease Posted on January 29, 2019March 28, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Art and other complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease Does art therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease? Read More
