Downsizing
Downsizing. Is the idea terrifying? Or something to look forward to? Gerontologist Jonathan Schwartz looks at the challenges and upsides – along with some available resources – of moving into a smaller, easier to manage space.
Entering a Hospital if You Have Parkinson’s
Entering a hospital, for any reason, is almost always stressful, and that’s compounded if you have Parkinson’s. In this episode Dr. Abigail Lawler, movement disorder specialist, looks at some of the concerns for a care partner and has some guidance on...
Why Exercise
We’ve heard from everybody – doctors, nurse practitioners, dietitians, coaches, personal trainers – why it’s so important for people with Parkinson’s to exercise. In this episode Jessie Agrimis, DPT , gives us a physical therapist’s perspective...
Meet Lisa Evans, the PASD 5K Walk Chairperson
Each year the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego holds a 5K walk at Liberty Station in San Diego. In this episode, 2022 walk chair Lisa Evans gives us a short look at the reasons we hold the Walk, some of her expectations, and some of the amazing stories...
Managing Your Weight
When people think about weight management, usually it’s related to weight loss. But in Parkinson’s it might be more important to maintain or even add weight. Registered dietitian and nutritionist Marty Acevedo discusses managing your weight while living...
When Insurance for PT Ends
What happens if you have Parkinson’s and you’re in physical therapy and your insurance for PT runs out. This is often a difficult situation if you get to a point where you are benefiting from PT but your insurance company says your PT is no longer...
Introducing NeuroLab360
NeuroLab360 – a non-profit rehabilitation and wellness center specializing in working with those with neurological challenges such as Parkinson’s disease – has opened in San Diego. Founder and president Jessie Agrimis, DPT describes the facility, the services,...
Urinary Issues and Parkinson’s
Peeing. Another topic that if you are living with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably talked about. Urinary issues are common in Parkinson’s and here to give us a brief overview is Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould.
Diet and Dopamine
Oral dopamine – one of the most common prescribed drugs for people with Parkinson’s. But how do you best manage taking the dopamine with your meals? Registered dietitian Marty Acevedo looks at timing your food intake – particularly protein – with your...
Weight Loss in Parkinson’s
Normally, when we talk about weight loss, we’re talking about trying to lose weight. But that’s not always the case, especially if you’re living with Parkinson’s disease – it may be that you need to put some weight back on. For more on managing...
