Your host, Jeff Seckendorf, talks with PASD Executive Director Chris Buscher on how the mentor program works and what are some of the benefits you’ll see.

Palliative care can be for anyone who needs a broad range of medical services. On this episode of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Microcast, Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould gives us a brief introduction to palliative care, how it works, and some of the benefits.

Having Parkinson’s disease does not mean you will have to stop driving. This is a question almost everyone asks. In this episode of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego microcasts, Nurse Practitioner Kathy Huynh looks at some of the issues associated with driving and Parkinson’s.

Meet the guy who answers the phone. Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Executive Director Chris Buscher comes to PASD from a long career in non-profits. This short episode will give you some insight into the man who drives the organization that supports thousands of people with Parkinson’s disease.

One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s – and something almost everyone does not want to talk about – is constipation. In this episode, nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould gives us a short rundown on constipation and a few things you can do about it.

The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Good Start Program – an amazing day of information for anyone newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, PASD Executive Director Chris Buscher provides a short overview of the Good Start Program.

In this episode nurse practitioner Kathy Huynh talks about hallucinations in Parkinson’s and some of the differences between hallucinations and other similar issues.

In this episode of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Microcasts, nurse practitioner Kathy Huynh talks about cognition changes that could occur with the onset of Parkinson’s disease.

Atypical Parkinson’s includes a range of movement disorders that can appear to be Parkinson’s disease, but are not. In this episode Sherrie Gould, NP talks about some of the forms of atypical Parkinson’s and what the movement disorder community can do to treat them.

The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Resource Center is a collection of information for anyone with Parkinson’s or caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the Resource Center includes websites, webinars, podcasts, documents, and much more.

Mood disorders – apathy, depression, anxiety, and others – can be common symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. In this episode Kathy Huynh, NP talks about some of these non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s and what you – and your movement disorder specialist – can do about them.

One of the early symptoms of Parkinson’s is something called micrographia, which is small handwriting. In this episode Sherrie Gould, NP gives us a little background on micrographia and some of your options to address it.

Fatigue can be a frustrating yet common symptom in Parkinson’s Disease. In this episode Kathy Huynh, NP talks about fatigue, being tired, and some of the things you can do about it.

Continuing our discussion on fatigue in Parkinson’s, Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD looks at exercise and other ways to combat this very common symptom.

Do you ever feel dizzy, or light-headed when you stand up? This is often due to low blood pressure, a very common symptom in Parkinson’s. Known as neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould explains some of the causes of low blood pressure in Parkinson’s and some of the things you can do to combat it.

PASD’s website is filled with information that can help every person living with Parkinson’s and their families and care partners. In this episode, Executive Director Chris Buscher takes us through some of the highlights of the website.

What you eat is so important to your health regardless of whether you have Parkinson’s. In this episode Marty Acevedo, a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist looks at the Mediterranean diet and some of its advantages for anyone living with Parkinson’s.

Some common symptoms of Parkinson’s are quiet speech, difficulty swallowing, and occasional drooling. In this episode nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould takes a look at those three symptoms and some of the things your medical providers can do to help.

Sleep. Is it your favorite thing? Or is it elusive. Sleep disorders can be part of Parkinson’s, and here to tell us a bit more about dealing with sleep dysfunction is nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould.

One of the diets that has been in the news recently is the keto diet. This is a nutritional plan that involves eating fats as a high percentage of your daily intake, putting your body into a state of ketosis. However, this is not without its downfalls and dangers. Here to give us an honest look at the keto diet is registered dietitian Marty Acevedo.

It might not be for everyone, but there is some research that fasting could have some benefit for people with Parkinson’s. Registered Dietitian Marty Acevedo takes an objective look at fasting – what is it, what are the benefits, what are the risks.

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 weight with Parkinson’s, here is nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould.

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 Carbidopa/Levodopa.

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.

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, and the reasons she and her partners opened NeuroLab360.

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 medically necessary. In this episode Jessie Agrimis, DPT and co-founder of NeuroLab360 addresses this issue.

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 with Parkinson’s.

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 she’s seen at prior Walks.

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 on why it’s critical that people with Parkinson’s have a consistent exercise routine.

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 managing the early stages of a hospital visit.

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.

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 Parkinson’s and their care partners.

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 Coordinator, looks at some of the options and resources to make a home safer.

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 good to themselves, can stay strong, so everyone can lead stronger, healthier, happier lives.

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.

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 Boxing Downtown (San Diego) gives us some insights on boxing, having fun, and training like a tough fighter.

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 to keep Parkinson’s at bay and, hopefully, slow its progression.

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.

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.

“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 Partner in Aging’s Jonathan Schwartz looks at the power and joy that comes from finding purpose at any stage in life.

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 at the ins and outs of tracking your food.

Everyone connected to Parkinson’s knows how important exercise is in helping to manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. But some of the most critical stages in any structured exercise program are rest and recovery. In this episode Jeff interviews Jessie Agrimis, DPT, on recovery, rest, and adaptation.

Physical therapy has traditionally been prescribed and paid for within the hospital and insurance company setting. NeuroLab360 is a non-profit provider of physical therapy, founded by three doctors of physical therapy. In this episode, co-founder Meagan George looks at the advantages of a self-pay, non-profit model.

Dual tasking, or doing more than one thing at a time, can be a challenge for many of us, but more so with Parkinson’s. In this episode doctor of physical therapy and co-founder of NeuroLab360, Kristine Negrete, looks at some of the ways they can help people with Parkinson’s multi-task.

Balance – one of the most important issues in Parkinson’s. In this episode doctor of physical therapy Megan George of NeuroLab360 defines balance and addresses some of the reasons balance can be challenging in Parkinson’s.

Continuing our short series on balance in Parkinson’s, in this episode doctor of physical therapy Kristine Negrete of NeuroLab360 looks at some of the ways physical therapy can help with balance issues for anyone living with Parkinson’s.

As we look back on the Mt. Everest trek and look forward to the Dolomite trek you will hear, in the voices of those with Parkinson’s and those who care for the trekkers with Parkinson’s, the grit, determination, and drive to succeed at something that can seem, at times, impossible.

During this episode, as we make our last few days of preparation for the Dolomite Trek, we are joined by nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould for a look back at trek number two to Mt. Everest Base Camp in 2013. Listen in as Sherrie describes that team’s reaction to seeing Mt. Everest for the first time and then looks ahead to talk about the training the team has done for the Dolomites.

The Dolomite team is on its way! This trek, in support of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, starts in a few days as team members are making their way to Cortina, Italy. In this episode we take another look back to 2013 and the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp, this time hearing from father and son team Alan and Adam Truitt along with a clip from our guide, Vern Tejas.

After four years of planning and three years of cancellations we are finally on our way to Italy and the Dolomite Mountains. In this short episode your podcast host Jeff Seckendorf, Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould, and trekker Marilyn McCrary are close to boarding an airplane for Italy. Listen in as we are now just a few hours from joining the rest of the team in Cortina for this amazing adventure.

We are one flight away from Italy. Jeff, Sherrie, and Marilyn are meeting up with most of the Dolomites team members tomorrow. In this episode we take a final look back at the 2013 Mt. Everest Base Camp trek with three short clips: Sherrie talking about a medical condition that caused two of our team to turn around just one day shy of Base Camp; a clip from Bob Baker about a yak attack and a very personal story about the trek; and finally Bill Maddox, one of our trekkers with Parkinson’s, on reaching base camp.

We are hiking! With about half the team assembled in Cortina we did our first acclimatization hike to a spectacular refugio overlooking the whole valley. Today we all got a look at just how powerful these mountains are. The trek officially starts with a welcome dinner tomorrow, then our 8-day adventure begins.

Half way through our day one hike, Elena Andrews gives us a little insight on why she continues to travel the world for these Power Over Parkinson’s mountain treks.

Day 1 of the Power Over Parkinson’s Dolomites Trek is in the books. 20 km/about 12.5 miles and 3600 feet of vertical gain, this was a tough hike for anyone regardless of Parkinson’s. In this short episode, nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould looks at the power of the team as we made our up and down narrow challenging terrain.

And we’re ready to go on day two! After a long introduction to the Dolomites yesterday, the team is gathered at the start for day two, a shorter, more gentle hike than day 1. In this episode we check in with a few of the team members just minutes before we start.

One of our amazing guides, Anna Vecellio Del Monego of Dolomite Treks, offers her take on the team, the motivation, the determination, and the joy she gets from guiding this powerful team of people with Parkinson’s and those connected to people with Parkinson’s.

Day three: meet John Crawford, one of our trekkers with Parkinson’s. In this short episode John tells us why he traveled to Italy to join the Power Over Parkinson’s trek.

Day three: in this episode Lisa Graham tells us what brought her to her third Power Over Parkinson’s trek.

On our day three hike, Alex Trepte, another of our hikers with Parkinson’s, talks about how hard it can be to accept help, even though everyone around him is willing to offer it.

Will Kauffmann, now living in Luxembourg, joined the Power Over Parkinson’s trek to support his long time family friend John Crawford, but now also has a very personal connection to Parkinson’s.

In this short episode, and with about six hours of hiking still in front of us, Francie Barron talks about why she has joined her second Power Over Parkinson’s trek and how she is inspired by the people on the trek with Parkinson’s.

In this short episode Gina Lupino, one of our amazing Parkinson’s patients on the Dolomite trek, looks at some of the challenges she faces in the mountains, including finding a private place to pee, and talks about the inspiration of the other three people hiking with Parkinson’s.

IT’S SNOWING ON THE MOUNTAIN! We woke up to an unexpected four inches of snow covering the mountain. In this short episode we hear from the team at breakfast as each person looks forward to the excitement of the day.

We survived our first hike in snowy, icy, and very cold conditions. On this day, the whole team rose to the occasion – dressed properly, waling carefully, helping each other, we made a steep descent and arrived at our first coffee stop of the day. With this team, coffee (and bombardinos – a rum, eggs, and whipped cream drink) are always a welcome treat after a hard hike.

The 2022 Power Over Parkinson’s Dolomite Mountain Trek in Italy is over, but the hikes and events of that week will stay with all of us for a lifetime. I had the most incredible experience hiking for the week with Alex Trepte, one of the four people on the trek with Parkinson’s. Alex has this thing – he runs at the end of every hike. And for someone who occasionally has issues just walking with Parkinson’s, this is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen.

Serving those with minor to severe disabilities, the SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic is a community outreach program through the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University.

YOPD, or young onset Parkinson’s disease, affects those diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. In this episode support group leader Trace Hill introduces us to “Park’s on the Park,” San Diego’s YOPD support group, and some of the ways anyone who was diagnosed at a younger age can benefit from meeting with other’s with YOPD.

In this episode we’re joined by Emory D’Andrea, a Speech Language Pathologist and certified LSVT LOUD/eLOUD provider at Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Emory gives us some insights into how the LSVT LOUD and eLOUD programs can help anyone with Parkinson’s who is finding their voice becoming a bit more quiet.

Medtronic’s Pat McDonnell has been working with Deep Brain Stimulation technology for over 20 years. In this episode Pat offers his thoughts on DBS and gives us his perspective on being an exhibitor at the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego’s Empowerment Day.

Reneu Health is a team of experienced clinical kinesiologists who specialize in preventive and rehabilitative exercise for seniors and people with Parkinson’s. In this episode Jeff talks with Reneu founder Chris Corpuz about Reneu’s in-home and in-facility exercise programs and Marty Acevedo about her experiences at Reneu Health.

In this episode we meet Slim Shaky, also known as Joni Lowe. Joni’s son, Sequoia, made the video with Joni and her friend, Heather Kennedy. “SLIM SHAKY is a Parkinson’s rap anthem that captures the struggle and the strength of two vibrant women who live with it every day.”

EN ESPAÑOL – Reneu Health, es un equipo de kinesiólogos clínicos con experiencia en ejercicios preventivos y de rehabilitación para personas mayores y personas con Parkinson. En este episodio Lisbeth habla con Cindy Lopez  de los beneficios de un programa de ejercicio estructurado en comparación con un ejercicio realizado por su cuenta.

In this episode with talk with Irene Miller and her role as a care partner in Good Start.

In this episode with talk with Marty Acevedo on some of the personal aspects of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and how you can live your best life post-diagnosis..

In this episode with talk with NeuroLab360’s Jessie Agrimis, DPT, on the exercise portion of the Good Start Program.

In this episode with talk with Dr. Wright about the medical portion of the Good Start Program.

What is a social worker? How can a social worker benefit someone living with Parkinson’s. What is the difference between a social worker and a psychologist? Do social workers do therapy or counseling? In this episode Licensed Clinical Social Worker Adirana Gonzlez addresses these questions and much more as we discuss finding, and working with, a social worker.

Technology with DBS, or Deep Brain Stimulation, is advancing as fast as any tech these days. In this episode we speak with Shawn McMenamin of Abbott Pharmaceuticals and Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould about some of this new technology, including Abbott’s “Virtual Clinic,” also known as remote programming.

In this short episode Dr. Joanne Hamilton, neuropsychologist at the Scripps Clinic Medical Group, tells us a little about some of the rewards of working with people with Parkinson’s.

In this episode we explore biofeeback and neurofeedback with Lisa Tataryn. Lisa is a Clinical Neuroscientist at the SMARTPD Program focusing on computational brain modeling for non-invasive interventions for tracking and managing Parkinon’s symptoms. She is a board-certified Neurofeedback practitioner and a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach specializing in Parkinson’s disease and the Bredesen Protocol for dementia prevention.

The 6th tri-annual World Parkinson’s Congress opened yesterday in Barcelona, Spain. Executive Director Chris Buscher, board member Lisa Evans, and Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf are all at the WPC for different reasons. In this short, first episode from Spain, Jeff talks with Lisa about some of the chaos associated with getting the Mentor Program booth set up.

Meet Parkinson’s advocate Ben Stecher. Ben was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 at age 29 and almost immediately realized that he had to learn as much about Parkinson’s as humanly possible. His drive and tenacity led him to all corners of the world meeting with the most renowned experts – scientists, researchers, doctors, authors, and advocates. Two books and ten years later Ben is still at it, now as a patient advocate at Rune Labs.

What are the benefits of having the administrative team from the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego in Barcelona at the 6th World Parkinson’s Congress? In this episode PASD Executive Director Chris Buscher give us his perspective on those benefits.

The 6th World Parkinson’s Congress wrapped up a few days ago in Barcelona and as we all return to our lives in San Diego we caught up with Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould to get her thoughts on being together with thousands of people all living with Parkinson’s or trying to find a way to make living with Parkinson’s easier. Or, better yet, find a cure.

Deep brain stimulation is becoming a more and more popular treatment for some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In this episode we speak with Anna Manor of Boston Scientific. Anna talks about the new technologies Boston Scientific has to offer and what it’s like to be in a patient’s first programming session after the deep brain stimulation surgery.

In this short episode Adriana Gonzales, a social worker at the UCSD Parkinson’s & Other Movement Disorders Center, tells us the rewards she sees working with People with Parkinson’s and their families.

Phil Goodrich is about to undergo deep brain stimulation surgery. What makes Phil’s DBS journey unique is that he is going to take us along with him. Phil will be recording short microcast episodes as he prepares for surgery, goes through the surgery, then goes through the programming process. In this first episode Phil talks about how he came to the conclusion that DBS is the best option for him.

Beginning January 1, 2024 Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal will stop accepting Medicare Advantage plans. This leaves all Scripps patients on Medicare Advantage are facing some kind of change, and that change must be decided on by December 7, 2023. This 30-minute interview is with Sophie Exdell of HICAP – Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, a division of Elder Law & Advocacy, a non-profit organization. Sophie explains some of the ins and outs of Medicare Advantage and some options for people wishing to stay with their Scripps doctors or willing to move to another health plan.

In this episode of our Microcast Series, PASD Board member Phil Goodrich continues his story of his journey with DBS. Today Phil looks a bit more at what led him to DBS and what his process will look like.

In this episode Parkinson’s Association of San Diego board member Phil Goodrich continues his story about his journey with DBS. Still a few weeks before surgery, Phil explores more about his personal journey with the decision, and the process, of getting deep brain stimulation implanted.

In this episode Phil Goodrich, Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Board member, continues his story of his journey with DBS. Today Phil looks back on his Parkinons’s diagnosis and some of the physical, emotional, and family issues that surrounded it.

In today’s episode we catch up with Sherrie Gould, NP in the car on her way to the first training hike for Japan, this one in Poway, California. Stay tuned for many more episodes from the training and the trek.

MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound is an alternative treatment for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. In this fascinating episode, Dr. Vamsi Chavakula, affiliated with Sharp Healthcare, looks at the pros, cons, history, and future of HIFU.

In this episode we get a primer on mail order pharmacies. Dave Randall has been a pharmacist for 30+ years and gives us the ins and outs, benefits and drawbacks to receiving your medications from a mail order pharmacy.

In this short microcast PASD’s Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf takes a look at some of the upcoming programs from the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego. Listen and hear Jeff talk about our Mentor Program, or new education program for mental health professionals, our newly update free mobility device program, Empowerment Day, and much more.

In this “sleepy” episode we are joined by Dr. Kevin McGehrin, a neurologist at the Neuron Clinic, to discuss issues of sleep in people with Parkinson’s. Dr. McGehrin looks at some of the causes of trouble sleeping, discusses REM sleep behavior disorder, and talks about some of the things we can do to help facilitate good sleep.

In this slightly longer episode, I was invited to speak to the North County Parkinson’s Support Group in Oceanside, CA on the topic of mindfulness. In this half hour we look at rest and recovery for the body and for the mind, the difference between meditation and meditative, and we do a short, three minute guided meditation (if you are listening to this while driving, please do not close your eyes and meditate while hurtling down the freeway).

June 11, 2025. Mark your calendars. PASD’s Director of Operations, Jeff Seckendorf, will attempt to break four world cycling records to support the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego. In this episode Jeff switched roles from interviewer to interviewee as Sherrie Gould, NP asked Jeff about the ride, the bike, the velodrome, and what it’s like to do an massively difficult event like this, but with purpose.

In this episode we meet Dr. Anna Halbeisen, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine board-certified in emergency medicine, sports medicine as well as neuromusculoskeletal/osteopathic manual medicine. We talk with Dr. Halbeisen about exercise and how that impacts your body from a medical perspective, particularly in people diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Dr. Chavakula, affiliated with Sharp Healthcare, has recently completed his 50th MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound procedure for people with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. In this episode we look at recent advancements in the technology, discuss some of the differences between focused ultrasound and deep brain stimulation, and talk about some of the history of these treatments.

We hear occasionally that our website is so full of useful and important information about Parkinson’s and each person’s journey with Parkinson’s that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Where to start? Where to look? What do I need today to help me? To help ease that information-overload, we just created a series of “Quick Link” pages, basically landing pages to streamline your entry into the website. The first three are online now: Newly diagnosed, young onset, and care partners. In this short microcast, Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf gives you a bit more information about the pages and our thought process leading to their development.

When we conceived the topic for this microcast the idea was to talk about the differences for a coach working wth older athletes and younger athletes, or older people with Parkinson’s who have to exercise and younger people, with or without Parkinson’s, who want to exercise. However, as the conversation developed, the apparent differences became less and less obvious. Join Coach Tracey Jacobs and Jeff Seckendorf as they unpack this seemingly simple topic.

If you have Parkinson’s, should you see a neurologist who is a movement disorders specialist? A general neurologist? An advanced practice provider – nurse practitioner or PA? Or your primary care physician. Although this may seem like an obvious series of questions, in this episode nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould unpacks some of the differences between these medical professionals and some of your options if you are facing a long wait to get an appointment to see a clinician.

In this episode we continue our series with Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD on the relationship between you and your care team. Sherrie looks at the benefits and value of seeing an advanced practice provider – a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant and provides some insight on the training, education, and experiences APPs have in the care of Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.

We recently crossed the threshold of 100 podcasts and it’s become an amazing collection of information related to living a better life with Parkinson’s. However, it’s always been difficult to find specific information in a specific episode. We solved that with our new PASD Microcast Directory. Search by category, search by keyword, including the name of the guest, and quickly find the episodes that interest you. And you can still go right to the latest episodes.

How do you prepare for your visit with your movement disorders specialist – your doctor, nurse practitioner, or PA? In this episode filled with practical guidance, Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD, continues with her series about working with your medical care team.