Tracking Your Food
How much do you really eat? If you are managing your weight, or exercising more than before, or you’re just curious, tracking your intake in a food diary is a great way to get a clear picture of your diet. In this episode registered dietitian Marty Acevedo looks...
Finding Purpose
“Aging up” is inevitable. Retirement may be inevitable. Many of us completely identify with our jobs and careers as our “purpose.” But when that job, or career, goes away, how do you continue to find purpose in your life? In this episode...
The PASD Mentor Program
In this episode Lisa Evans gives us some insight on the mentor program from the perspective of a mentor – what she gets out of being a mentor who can help others as they navigate and embrace life with Parkinson’s.
Multitasking with Parkinson’s
Doing two things at once – something we all do, but also something that can be more challenging with Parkinson’s Disease. Jessie Agrimis, DPT, looks at some of the ways a physical therapist can help train the brain to multi-task.
Exercise from the Perspective of Someone with Parkinson’s
Lisa Evans, Parkinson’s Association of San Diego board member and newly diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s, takes us through her exercise regime. Lisa’s program is not necessarily for anyone else, but she gives a great insight into what it takes...
Rock Steady Boxing
Exercise. It’s still the only therapy known today that can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. One of the exercise options that is taking the Parkinson’s community by storm is Rock Steady Boxing. In this episode Mike Reeder of Rock Steady...
Care Partners and the Newly Diagnosed
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s is, generally, life-changing. But it’s not all bad. In this episode Dr. Abigail Lawler offers some guidance for the newly diagnosed and their care partners.
Care Partners Taking Care of Themselves
Care partners of people with Parkinson’s: these are people with angel wings. But one of the traps of taking care of someone with Parkinson’s is not taking care of yourself. In this episode Jessie Agrimis, DPT, looks at some of the ways care partners can be...
Fall Prevention and Home Safety
With a Parkinson’s diagnosis, home safety becomes an issue, particularly if falling manifests as a symptom. In this episode Paige Hargis, who works for the Trauma Service at Scripps Memorial Hospital in LaJolla as the Injury Prevention and Community Outreach...
Care Partners and Dementia
Dementia. This is a very difficult topic in Parkinson’s, both for the person who is starting to experience dementia and for the person caring for their loved one. In this episode Dr. Abigail Lawler looks at some of the day to day issues faced by both people with...
