Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast

By Kevin Klos, MD

What's Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast about?

Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast provides care partners and caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson's disease with valuable information from Parkinson's disease specialists, caregivers, and patients. Timely and engaging interviews inform the care partner or caregiver to help equip them with the knowledge and confidence necessary to enjoy the caregiving years with less struggles and heartache.

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Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast episodes:

06.23.2022
#29 Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis of Parkinson's disease: What a caregiver needs to know!
On this episode, I discuss what a caregiver needs to know when confronted with psychosis exhibited by their loved one. It is important for caregivers to understand some of the common and reversible causes of psychosis related to Parkinson's disease....
04.29.2022
#28 Introduction to focus on Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
In this episode, I introduce the topic of psychosis as it relates to Parkinson's disease. I review some of the important information about the different forms of psychosis including illusions, hallucinations, and delusional thoughts. This episode will set the stage...
03.23.2022
#27 Caring for a Loved One with Cognitive Impairment and Psychosis of Parkinson's disease (Interview with Caregiver Sharon)
One of the greatest challenges for a caregiver of a loved one with Parkinson's disease is managing episodes of psychosis. On today's episode, I interview a caregiver named Sharon. Sharon is a caregiver for her husband with a 14 year...
03.01.2022
#26 Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Parkinson's disease
In this episode, I discuss the current recommendations for treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment of Parkinson's disease as well as the Dementia of Parkinson's disease. The discussion includes both pharmacological recommendations as well as non-pharmacological recommendations based upon the available...
02.14.2022
#25 Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Interview with Dr. Keith Josephs, Mayo Clinic Movement Disorder Specialist, Behavioral Disease Specialist, and Research Scientist)
My guest interview is Dr. Keith Josephs, Professor of Neurology and Research Scientist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Josephs is a world expert on Parkinson's disease and related Atypical Parkinson disorders as well as Alzheimer's disease and...
02.10.2022
#24 Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia of Parkinson's Disease
This month, we will turn our attention to cognition in people with Parkinson's disease. In this introduction episode, I talk about the clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of Parkinson's disease and what this actually means. I discuss how this...
01.25.2022
#23 Swallow Therapies for Parkinson's Disease (Interviews with Juliana Harl and Tiffany Turner, SLP) (Episode 3)
In this episode, we conclude the month long topic of swallow impairment in Parkinson's disease. I share treatment recommendations with you from two interviews conducted with local speech and language pathologist who specialize in swallowing therapy. Juliana and Tiffany share...
01.18.2022
#22 Swallowing Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (Episode 2) (Interview with Juliana Harl, Speech-Language Pathologist)
In this episode, I discuss the process of swallowing and areas of dysfunction of swallowing in Parkinson's disease. I explain the three phases of swallowing and many of the problems that occur in each stage related to Parkinson's disease. Then...
01.10.2022
#21 Swallowing Impairment in Parkinson's disease (Episode 1)
In this episode, I introduce the topic for the month of January on this podcast. The topic is swallowing dysfunction of Parkinson's disease. The medical term for swallowing impairment is dysphagia. This month we will dive deep into this topic...
01.03.2022
#20 Happy New Year! New Season of Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast Ahead!
Thank you for supporting the Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast in 2021! We are looking forward to a great year ahead. The format of the Podcast will change slightly this year. Each month or two, the podcast will focus on a...
01.03.2022
#19 Update on Clinical Trials for Parkinson's Disease
At the recent International Movement Disorder and Parkinson's Disease meeting of 2021, exciting research updates were presented. The clinical trials presented included trials of disease modification, therapies for the motor symptoms, and therapies for the non-motor symptoms. Trials with...
09.30.2021
#18 Caregiving Myths that may Sabotage the Care of Your Loved One
In my clinical practice, I have the opportunity to discuss many caregiving related subjects with my patients and their caregivers. I hear many pervasive opinions on certain topics that many caregivers learn from misinformation on the internet, discussed in support...
08.30.2021
#17: New Technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and Recommendations for Care Partners in monitoring a loved one after DBS surgery(Interview with Dr. Andrew Conner, Oklahoma DBS Neurosur
This show shares my interview with Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Conner, from the University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery department. Dr. Conner received his DBS training from one of the top rated DBS centers in the world, the University of California San Francisco...
08.13.2021
#16: Servant Caregiving (Interview with caregiver Jack)
True happiness results when a caregiver is able to serve a loved one with their entire mind, body and spirit. As caregivers, we have an incredible opportunity to find this happiness in our journey with a loved one battling Parkinson's...
07.14.2021
#15: The importance of dietary protein and protein interaction with dopamine therapy for Parkinson's disease
Perhaps you and/or your loved one with Parkinson's disease have read about protein intake and possible interactions with dopamine therapy. You may have read articles recommending a diet low in protein if you have Parkinson's disease. On this episode, I...
06.20.2021
#14: Constipation, poor digestive motility, and digestive emergencies you need to know about to help your loved one with Parkinson's disease (Interview with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Matt Blankenship)
In this episode, I interview a board certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Matt Blankenship from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Blankenship has experience treating numerous digestive system problems related to Parkinson's disease. He is also one of the most experienced interventionalists in the US...
06.05.2021
#13: How to monitor your loved one for swallowing impairment and what to do about it (Interview with Tiffany Turner, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing)
In this episode, I interview a Swallow Specialist from Oklahoma, Tiffany Turner, to learn about how Parkinson's disease may impair swallowing function. Tiffany explains how dysfunction in the nervous system may lead to swallowing difficulty and what clinical signs we...
05.27.2021
#12 Leadership in caregiving for a loved one with Parkinson's Disease (interview with caregiver Anka)
One of the many challenges in caregiving for a loved one with Parkinson's disease is assuming a new role in the relationship and family. Many of us caregivers may not have been the leader of the family especially related to...
05.11.2021
#11: Klos Clinic: An Unfamiliar Rescue Therapy That You and Your Loved One Need to Know Exists
Today's Klos clinic will discuss a rescue therapy option that very few people are ever told about in the Neurology clinic. In fact, this option will certainly be unlikely to be discussed with new rescue therapies on the market such...
04.27.2021
#10: Duopa Pump Therapy (Interview with PD patient JR)
Duopa therapy is an important addition to the treatment options for people with Parkinson's disease. Very few patients and caregivers learn about this therapy from their provider due to lack of experience using the product. Many are reluctant to consider...
04.11.2021
#9: Ask Dr. Klos
On this episode, Dr. Klos answers your questions regarding Parkinson's disease. Thank you for emailing your questions for today's show. If you would like to submit questions for a future show, please email them to [email protected]. Thank you for listening...
03.30.2021
#8: Klos Clinic: Levodopa Phobia: What care partners and caregivers need to know
Many Parkinson's disease experts have suggested that one of the leading causes of disability for Parkinson's disease patients is the fear of using levodopa (dopamine) therapy by the healthcare provider and/or the patient. This fear stems from myths and misconceptions...
03.04.2021
#7 Klos Clinic: Exercise for the Care Partner/Caregiver and PWP
As a care partner or caregiver for a loved one with PD, you have certainly by now heard the importance of exercise and therapy for your loved one with PD. Why is it so important for your loved one? Does...
02.15.2021
#6: Exercise and Physical Therapy for Your Loved One with Parkinson's Disease (interview with Keith Khoo, PT)
Exercise and balance therapy are important interventions in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. But what exercise should a person with Parkinson's disease perform? How often and for how long? Should the carepartner and caregiver engage in regular exercise as well?...
02.02.2021
#5: Guilt in Caregiving (part 2 of interview with caregiver Alice)
Caregivers for loved ones with Parkinson's disease experience guilt. There are many reasons why a caregiver may experience guilt along the journey and the severity of the guilt certainly varies. For example, caregivers may feel guilty when taking time away...
01.18.2021
#4: Building Confidence as a Care Partner and Caregiver (Interview with Alice part 1)
Alice is a caregiver for her husband with Parkinson's disease for the last 34 years. This is part one of a two part interview discussing her experience navigating the care partner and then caregiving role. She provides helpful advice to...
01.10.2021
#3: Klos Clinic: Kynmobi for off episodes of Parkinson's Disease
A common complication of Parkinson's disease is off episodes related to levodopa therapy. After many years of taking levodopa therapy, an individual with Parkinson's disease may experience off episodes in which the benefit of a dose of levodopa therapy may...
12.26.2020
#2: How a clinical trial might benefit your loved one with Parkinson's disease (with guests Joe and Barbara)
There are many reasons why patients with Parkinson's disease may choose not to participate in a clinical trial. Many of these reasons may not be valid reasons due to misconceptions about PD clinical trials. Although clinical trials are not ideal...
12.26.2020
#1: Preview: Dr. Kevin Klos previews his podcast designed to offer hope and confidence for Care Partners and Caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson's disease.
Movement Disorder and Parkinson's Disease specialist, Dr. Kevin Klos, previews his new podcast for Care Partners and Caregivers with loved ones battling Parkinson's disease. Dr. Klos is also a care partner for his mother who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease....

What's Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast episodes:

#29 Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis of Parkinson's disease: What a caregiver needs to know!

#28 Introduction to focus on Parkinson's Disease Psychosis

#27 Caring for a Loved One with Cognitive Impairment and Psychosis of Parkinson's disease (Interview with Caregiver Sharon)

#26 Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Parkinson's disease

#25 Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Interview with Dr. Keith Josephs, Mayo Clinic Movement Disorder Specialist, Behavioral Disease Specialist, and Research Scientist)

#24 Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia of Parkinson's Disease

#23 Swallow Therapies for Parkinson's Disease (Interviews with Juliana Harl and Tiffany Turner, SLP) (Episode 3)

#22 Swallowing Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (Episode 2) (Interview with Juliana Harl, Speech-Language Pathologist)

#21 Swallowing Impairment in Parkinson's disease (Episode 1)

#20 Happy New Year! New Season of Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast Ahead!

#19 Update on Clinical Trials for Parkinson's Disease

#18 Caregiving Myths that may Sabotage the Care of Your Loved One

#17: New Technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and Recommendations for Care Partners in monitoring a loved one after DBS surgery(Interview with Dr. Andrew Conner, Oklahoma DBS Neurosur

#16: Servant Caregiving (Interview with caregiver Jack)

#15: The importance of dietary protein and protein interaction with dopamine therapy for Parkinson's disease

#14: Constipation, poor digestive motility, and digestive emergencies you need to know about to help your loved one with Parkinson's disease (Interview with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Matt Blankenship)

#13: How to monitor your loved one for swallowing impairment and what to do about it (Interview with Tiffany Turner, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing)

#12 Leadership in caregiving for a loved one with Parkinson's Disease (interview with caregiver Anka)

#11: Klos Clinic: An Unfamiliar Rescue Therapy That You and Your Loved One Need to Know Exists

#10: Duopa Pump Therapy (Interview with PD patient JR)

#9: Ask Dr. Klos

#8: Klos Clinic: Levodopa Phobia: What care partners and caregivers need to know

#7 Klos Clinic: Exercise for the Care Partner/Caregiver and PWP

#6: Exercise and Physical Therapy for Your Loved One with Parkinson's Disease (interview with Keith Khoo, PT)

#5: Guilt in Caregiving (part 2 of interview with caregiver Alice)

#4: Building Confidence as a Care Partner and Caregiver (Interview with Alice part 1)

#3: Klos Clinic: Kynmobi for off episodes of Parkinson's Disease

#2: How a clinical trial might benefit your loved one with Parkinson's disease (with guests Joe and Barbara)

#1: Preview: Dr. Kevin Klos previews his podcast designed to offer hope and confidence for Care Partners and Caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson's disease.