The Parkinson's Experience podcast

117 Why We Struggle with Sleep


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Do you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, getting enough sleep? Well, you are not alone. It seems lack of sleep is an epidemic in the US. In particular, getting a restful night’s sleep is very difficult for the majority of people with Parkinson’s.  Why? What is going on and how can we improve our the quantity and quality of our sleep?

This is a meaty topic to tackle. It is very important to understand it and make changes to improve your situation. Luckly, we were able to get a highly qualified expert on sleep disorders with experience helping people with Parkinson’s. Dr. Joyce Lee-Ianotti is fantastic and speaks in layman terms so we can understand the information.

If you have sleep problems or if you know someone who does whether you are a person with Parkinson's or not, this is the episode for you.

https://dbsandme.com/17branches

https://aasm.org/  for more information and to find a sleep specialist close to you.

https://www.thensf.org/. Another resource

https://www.barrowneuro.org/person/joyce-k-lee-iannotti-md-faan-faasm/. Our guest expert

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