In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with comedian and actor Richard Lewis about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Richard shares the symptoms that led to him seeing a neurologist, the mental health effects he has experienced, and how he is navigating life and career living with Parkinson's. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Joseph Friedman, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Friedman explains the various non-movement related symptoms that a person with Parkinson's disease may experience, the condition's connection to mental health, as well as the importance of physical activity for someone living with Parkinson's.

Additional Resources

A Free, Brief Guide to Parkinson's Disease for Patients and Family: with video illustrations by Dr. Joseph Friedman

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