Parkinson’s look-alikes at first glance, many individuals with PSP, CBD, and MSA, often see multiple medical professionals before they receive an accurate medical diagnosis. Once diagnosed, they often sadly realize that their disease has a much more aggressive and less treatable course than PD. As patients, some impairment in speech and/or swallowing,is often an early symptom requiring referral to speech therapy. Individuals diagnosed with these rare neurodegenerative diseases are all struggling in their own way to cope with the daily effects of the disease on their body, family, and emotions.

My Guest, Trish Caruana, MSW is Vice President of Programs and Education for Cure PSP, where she works to broaden and develop new avenues of support for those impacted by PSP/CBD and MSA. CurePSP provides education and public awareness about the impact of these diseases on patients and their families. Public awareness, advocacy,and improving accurate diagnoses and treatment are Cure PSP's goals. Ms. Cauana has created innovative programming and widened the reach of education and support services for patients, care partners and healthcare professionals, and is currently working to establish new international collaborations and partner with related entities to establish a Global Database.

Please join us or email your questions to: [email protected] or send a tweet: @voiceaerobics#CurePSP

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Are you a therapist, nurse or other Health Care Professional feeling overworked and underappreciated?     Do you sometimes have difficulty setting boundaries with patients or their families?  Are you frustrated by patients who cannot or will not follow through with recommendations?      

If  you answered "yes" to the above questions, you will want to join me and my guest, Clinical Pscyhologist,     Dr. Angelo Domingo.

Over the course of his clinical career, Dr. Domingo has gained an awareness for the ways in which mental and physical illness, and environmental stressors combine to impact an entire family. Individualized treatment plans may include: stress management, psycho-education, relaxation, meditation, and traditional talk therapy based on each patient or family's individual needs.

With an active psychology practice at Parkinson Place, in Sarasota, Florida, Dr. Domingo has also developed a skill for helping other health care professionals set healthy boundaries with patients and families. When memory problems or dementia impact a patient's participation in treatment, he can help therapists develop behavior modification strategies which may improve patient adherence.  

Face it, we wouldn’t be working in health care if we didn’t care about people, but, sometimes,we need a little self-care. 

So, grab your lunch, and join the discussion.  

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By the age of 70, the average adult will have taken 600 million breaths, and for most individuals, breathing is taken for granted. But acute or chronic pain, anxiety, and even depression, can cause a disruption in the normal physiological process. When psychological factors dominate over physiological processes, breathing rate may increase (hyperventilation), and a disordered pattern of breathing can become the norm. When altered breathing patterns become habit they can contribute to health problems, including anxiety, fatigue, and chronic pain, setting up a vicious cycle of health concerns.

Christopher Gilbert, PhD, is a clinical psychologist currently associated with the Kaiser Permanente Chronic Pain Management Program, located in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gilbert has co-authored the book: Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders and published articles related to hyperventilation, anxiety and panic. He will discuss techniques which may be of benefit to patients, including: self-regulation of breathing and breathing re-training, and the use of bio-feedback.

Listen to the program live on your computer or tablet, or by phone, call: (347) 838-9137. If you have a question for the guest, call in on the toll free number (888) 787-5265 and press 1 on your phone keypad. You can also email your confidential question/s to [email protected] or send  a tweet @voiceaerobics #anxiety #breathing

Guests: Kimberly Kuman, Charles (Charlie) Reavis, and James (Jim) Anderson

Kimberly Kuman, has served as the Executive Director of the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association since 2005. She joined the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation in 1992, and served as Director of Operations for the Alexian Neurosciences Institute in 2002, where she managed the Movement Disorders and Alzheimer’s clinics.

Charlie holds degrees in electrical and industrial engineering, with a vast career in telecommunications and management. He was diagnosed with adductor spasmodic dysphonia (SD) in 2001 and receiving his first Botox treatment soon after diagnosis. He joined the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association as a Board member in 2002, and in 2010, he was elected as President.

Jim is a 51 year old retired firefighter, who recently obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. His symptoms of adductor SD began during his senior year in high school, and his first Botox treatment was received at the Greater Baltimore Medical Clinic. Jim has been active in community politics, and also co-leader of the Tampa Bay SD support group. Jim helps to organize an annual fundraiser and works to increase awareness among the public and professionals about appropriate diagnosis and treatment for persons with SD.

As always, YOU can join the discussion by calling in on the toll free number, sending an email or tweet.

Listen, learn, and join the discussion. Call toll free: (888) 787-5265 or SKYPE (Press 1 on your phone keypad to speak to the host). Email your confidential question to [email protected] or send a tweet: @voiceaerobics#spasmodicdysphonia

Guests: Deborah (Debbie) Dalin Guyer, MA Executive Director of the Greater St. Louis American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), and Kelly and Pete Gaylord, co-facilitators of an active Parkinson’s disease support group located in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Ms. Guyer has been the Coordinator for the Information & Referral Center of the APDA at Washington University School of Medicine, one of eight APDA Centers for Advanced Parkinson Research, and served previously on the Board of Directors for 10 years, chairing the patient services committee.Her educational background includes a Masters degree in Speech Pathology, and she has been involved in running support groups and advocating for individuals with communication, voice, and swallowing deficits.

Pete Gaylord was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2001 at the age of 46, and he made a key decision to meet the disease head on, doing whatever he could to slow the progression. Pete lives by example, teaching weekly exercise and balance classess to persons with PD.

Pete and his artist wife,Kelly are actively involved in the community, and two years ago began a PD support group that is growing strong. 

Please join me and my guests as we discuss the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a PD support group.

Join the discussion by calling in on the toll free number.

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Guest: Dr. Mabel Lopez, Neuropsychologist, MindBrain Care

Mabel Lopez, PhD, is a neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of brain function as it relates to cognitive performance in day to day life.  Dr. Lopez‘s passion for mental wellness is the inspiration for MindBrain Care, a private practice located in SW Florida. Dr. Lopez’s exceptional education and vast professional experiences enable her to address brain health on multiple levels and ensures that the cognitive and emotional needs of every patient are met. Her services are all available in English and Spanish.

Dr. Lopez will help listeners understand the differences between Parkinson’s disease Dementia and other Dementia syndromes, and also discuss the role of exercise and nutrition on brain health.

As always, YOU can join the discussion by calling in on the toll free number, sending an email or tweet.

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Dr. Paul Short, The Parkinson's Coach, is a neuropsychologist specializing in work with individuals and families touched by movement disorders. Dr. Short (aka “Dr. Paul”) is a popular guest speaker at PD conferences, and his compassionate, yet straightforward style helps individuals and couples sort through the issues that can undermine relationships.

Dr. Short writes the “Uniquely Young Onset,” blog for the American Parkinson's Disease Association and contributes regularly on his website www.theparkinsonscoach.com . You can also follow Dr. Short on Twitter #Pdpsych and on Facebook at Dr Paul, The Parkinson’s Coach.

If you have a question or concern you have been hesitant to bring up with your physician or spouse, now is the time to ask.

Dr. Paul is IN, and he’s Listening

SEX? DRUGS? and ROCK and ROLL..NOTHING is off limits

As always, YOU can join the discussion by calling in on the toll free number, sending an email or tweet.

Listen, learn, and join the discussion. Call toll free: (888) 787-5265 or SKYPE                             

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Curing vision loss, growing  new skin for burn patients, growing blood vessels, and curing neurological diseases. These are a few of the proposed benefits from stem cell therapy. Embryonic stem cell research has been a source of political debate and controversy, but adult stem cells exist throughout our body after embryonic development and there is some evidence to suggest that they can differentiate to become other cell types. This potential capacity for adult stem cells to be instructed to specialize interests scientists and researchers who hope it will lead to a cure for Parkinson's and other neurological diseases.

Separating stem cell fact from fiction will be the role of my guest, Dr. Juan R. Sanchez-Ramos,   Movement Disorders Professor and Researcher, Department of Neurology, USF Health, Tampa, Fl.  Dr. Ramos’ Clinical interests include: neurodegenerative diseases with focus on Huntington’s and Parkinson's disease. His research interests include: neurodegeneration, neurotoxicology and adult stem cell biology. Dr. Ramos is the Medical Director for the Parkinson Research Foundation, and provides monthly Ask theDoctor lectures at its community based program, Parkinson Place in Sarasota, Florida.

As always, YOU can join the discussion by calling in on the toll free number, sending an email or tweet.

Listen, learn, and join the discussion. Call toll free: (888) 787-5265 or SKYPE                              Email: [email protected] or send a tweet: @voiceaerobics#parkinsons #stemcells