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...see more 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 […]

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

In this special Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month edition of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert shared some great ideas...see more 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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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: PD in the Black and African American Community

On this special episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, you will meet an inspiring group of people with PD and...see more care partners, who are working to bring hope and community to Black and African American individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). We will talk together about a wide variety of issues that concern PD and people of […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Ask the Doctors Anything!

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Gilbert and special guest Dr. Drew Falconer answered the audience’s questions...see more Live, taking on a variety of essential topics.   Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the APDA YouTube channel for more informative and important resources for Parkinson’s disease.   […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Parenting & Parkinson’s Disease

 Parenting & Parkinson’s Disease   Parenting with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can add a layer of complexity to the already...see more challenging job of raising kids. On this episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we introduce you to some special guestswho are navigating the unique challenges of parenting with PD: Helena and her adult son Alex; Hiro and […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Advocacy & Parkinson’s Disease

 In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Ted Thompson discussed advocacy for PD and the National...see more Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, and answered audience questions live. On behalf of Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council, or UPAC, a group consisting of many national and local Parkinson’s disease non-profit organizations, including APDA, Ted and his […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Mild Cognitive Impairment & Parkinson’s

  In this session of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jasdeep Hundal shared his expertise on cognitive...see more rehabilitation and answered audience questions live. Changes in cognition can unfortunately be a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of cognitive difficulty that does not interfere with […]

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Dr Gilbert Hosts: Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jori Fleisher shared her expertise on the ins and...see more outs of palliative care and answered audience questions live. Palliative care is a medical approach for those with complex illnesses, in which the focus is on maximizing quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, palliative care […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Sleep Issues & Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Sleep Issues & Parkinson’s Disease In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Maria...see more Ospina joined us to discuss the common sleep issues for people with PD and steps you can take to improve your sleep and quality of life. Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience difficulties with their […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: A Discussion with Care Partners

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guests Veronica Greg, and Mario shared their expertise on caring for...see more those living with Parkinson’s and answered audience questions live.They have a range of experiences at different stages of the disease and shared their stories and advice about:.       Planning for PD over the long […]

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