In this episode, you'll meet one of my first young-onset friends, a young-onset woman that was diagnosed 3 years ago...just about the same age that HER mother was diagnosed when she was just a kid. You'll hear what it was like growing up with a young-onset mother as well as what it's like to have a young-onset now herself. Unlike most of us, she saw what Parkinson's is capable of. But, talking to her MDS on her first visit, she learned that there are so many new ways to slow the progression - things they didn't know back when her mom was diagnosed: medication management, nutrition, exercise, socializing, and reducing stress. Parkinson's affects more than just the individual...it can affect generations. So talk to your family about what you are going through or talk to a genetic counselor to learn more.

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We don’t always remember how our first symptom felt, but when new symptoms occur, we are reminded…again, and again, and again. We might look like we are put together, but each of us, optimistic or not, will have our bad days. In this episode, I share mine with Melissa.

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Are you bringing all the right things to your PD appointment to make the most out of the time you have? Jessica and her Neurologist, Dr. Andrea Malone, MDS at OhioHealth, discuss how patients and caregivers/family members can prepare for these important appointments.

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I had no idea that over 75% of us (people with PD) will develop speech or voice problems at some point along our PD journey. We learned about voice exercises from our previous episode, #45 with Gina a Speech Pathologist, but in this episode, Dr. Loochtan from Ohio ENT will talk about procedures patients can undergo.

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We welcome Dr. Patel, MDS from OhioHealth, back to our podcast. In this episode, we discuss why there is a lack of standardization when it comes to medication and treatment for Parkinson's.

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The Secret Life of PD: What a great year! While many people don’t think of Parkinson’s as a blessing, we do. 2022 brought us connections with people across the world that otherwise would not have happened. We want to thank you for your support, positive comments, and questions. Keep them coming. We have a lot more in store for 2023!!! Stay tuned!

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Ever wonder what your vocal cords look like? Check out this episode as we talk to Steve, our podcast Producer and person with Parkinson's, along with his speech therapist, Gina. Learn the different exercises and therapies available for people that experience voice changes due to Parkinson's.

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Did you know people living with Parkinson's can receive botulinum toxin (aka Botox) injections to help relieve rigidity and in some cases tremors and even drooling? Learn more from Dr. Patel, MDS at OhioHealth.

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The Secret Life of PD: This holiday season, if you are living with PD, give yourself a pass. Be a little selfish. Stick to your routines. The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. Stress + Parkinson's = increase in symptoms. So do yourself this holiday season, especially if you have a very big, loud extended family like mine (I mean that in the most loving way possible - and my family would agree), take a break. Allow yourself some time to do what's best for you. Happy Holidays!

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The Secret Life of Parkinson's: Freezing of Gait (FOG) is just another potential symptom that people living with Parkinson's may experience. In this episode, we talk to Ginger, a fellow PDNextSteps gym member, who was diagnosed in 2020 and has been dealing with Freezing of Gait for the past year. She shares what it feels like and a few tips that work for her.

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