Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Blood Pressure Control, Autonomic Dysfunction, & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jose-Alberto Palma discussed blood pressure and autonomic dysfunction and answered audience questions live. The autonomic nervous system includes the nerves located throughout the body that control automatic body functions. Due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, many people with PD experience difficulties with blood […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Jessica Schroeder, RDN spoke about nutrition’s effect on Parkinson’s disease and answered audience questions live. There is so much about your life with Parkinson’s disease that you can’t control, but one thing that is in your control is what […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Jessica Schroeder, RDN spoke about nutrition’s effect on Parkinson’s disease and answered audience questions live. There is so much about your life with Parkinson’s disease that you can’t control, but one thing that is in your control is what you eat. How can food help you […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Urinary Dysfunction & Parkinson’s Disease

Live Broadcast: Wednesday, August 23 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Victor Nitti shared his expertise on urinary dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease and answered audience questions live. Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience difficulties with their urinary function. Urinary frequency, urgency, leakage, and […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Urinary Dysfunction & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Victor Nitti shared his expertise on urinary dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease and answered audience questions live. Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience difficulties with their urinary function. Urinary frequency, urgency, leakage, and incontinence are all common and challenging problems that can affect your quality […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Genetic Testing for Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Roy Alcalay shared his expertise on genetic testing and Parkinson’s and answered audience questions live. They discussed: • Who should get genetic testing? • Is all genetic testing the same? If not, what type should I get? • How do I get genetic testing? • […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Sex, Intimacy, and Parkinson’s Disease

Sex, Intimacy, and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Regina Koepp In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Regina Koepp shared her expertise on intimacy and Parkinson’s disease, and answered audience questions live. Physical and emotional intimacy is an important part of a healthy relationship, yet Parkinson’s disease (PD) can make it difficult for […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Sex, Intimacy, & Parkinson’s Disease

  Sex, Intimacy, and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Regina Koepp In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Regina Koepp shared her expertise on intimacy and Parkinson’s disease, and answered audience questions live. Physical and emotional intimacy is an important part of a healthy relationship, yet Parkinson’s disease (PD) can make it difficult […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Meet Our APDA Researchers

Sometimes it is difficult to understand how Parkinson’s disease (PD) research that is being done now in a lab will benefit people with PD in “real life”. In this special episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we spoke to APDA-funded researchers Dr. James Liao, Dr. Ryan Roemmich about their current research projects and how their work […]

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: It’s Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

In this special Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month edition of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert shared some great ideas for getting more involved and taking action this month, and also answered some of your most common questions about living with and caring for someone with PD. Dr. Gilbert spoke about the importance of having a […]

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