In this panel discussion, our YOPD Women's Council and special guests Dr. Jill Farmer and Vicki Dillon discuss everyone's unique journey with medications; the many types, classes, and possible side effects of Parkinson's medications; and the importance of trying a variety of medication combinations until you find the best fit for you.

YOPD Women's Council: Medications and Treatments

This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson's and Parkinson's care partners on how to live well with Parkinson's today.

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This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Explore David Putterman's journey from professional drummer to person living with Parkinson's and back to the stage, revealing how reconnecting with music--supported by a music therapist--improved his quality of life and helped alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. You can watch David Putterman's Mini-Documentary "Fighting Parkinson's With Drums" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_8xT3p7ld4&t;=126s You can contact David Putterman by email at parkinsonsdrummer@gmail.com Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.   Season 5 Episode 14

The Parkinson's Podcast: Drumming Beyond Parkinson's

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss how they approach the sadness, loss, and grief while still finding joy and productive ways to live well today. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.   Season 5 Episode 13 (Unfiltered Episode 3)

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Grief

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.  In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Michelle David Lane and Susan Sapir-Fields, the founders of Louisiana Walks (LA Walks) for Parkinson’s. Discover the heartwarming story behind this annual fundraiser benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation. To learn more about the Louisiana Walks fundraiser, please visit: https://parkinsonswalk.org Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Season 5 Episode 12

The Parkinson's Podcast: Louisiana Walks for the Davis Phinney Foundation

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Sex This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode of The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather Kennedy and Kat Hill dive deep into the importance and challenges of sexual health for people with Parkinson’s. Strap in for the ride: as always, with Heather and Kat and The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, nothing is off the table. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.   Season 5 Episode 11 (Unfiltered Episode 2)

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Sex

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.  Mobility Matters: NexStride and the Parkinson's Community In this episode, we chat with Sidney Collin, the inventor of NexStride: a device transforming mobility for people with Parkinson's. Join us as Sidney shares the journey from idea to creation, offering insights about her innovative solution and overarching mission to empower people with confidence and independence. To learn more about NexStride and DeOro Devices, please visit: https://www.getnexstride.com/ or email: info@deorodevices.com To learn more about the Parkinson’s wellness fund, please visit: https://parkinsonswellnessfund.org/ Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.    Season 5 Episode 10

YOPD Women's Council: Medications and Treatments

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