by Parkinson's Association | Jan 6, 2023
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...
by Parkinson's Association | Jan 6, 2023
How The Mentor Program Works Step one is to identify a mentor. Use the search filters to choose mentors who work with people with Parkinson’s or who work with care partners. Click on the mentor’s photo to read their bio. Everyone brings something a little...
by Parkinson's Association | Jan 6, 2023
Entering a hospital, for any reason, is almost aways stressful, and that’s compounded if you have Parkinson’s. In this episode Dr. Abigail Lawler, movement disorder specialist and medical director of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, looks at...
by Parkinson's Association | Jan 6, 2023
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. Jonathan is the founder of Partner in...
by Parkinson's Association | Jan 6, 2023
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, movement disorder specialist and medical director of the...
