Parkinson's Empowerment

Join our conversation with Brooke and Rafael as they recount their journey from the first signs of dementia to finding the right medical care. Their story is a testament to the power of early intervention and the importance of understanding complex symptoms, such as REM sleep disorder.Through honest dialogue, Brooke and Rafael offer a wealth of insights into navigating the challeng

When Janet Kearns first faced the reality of Parkinson's, it wasn't just a diagnosis—it was a shadow of her mother's own struggle with the same disease. On the Parkinson's Empowerment Podcast, Janet's profound story unfolds, revealing how denial morphed into determination. Through the echoes of the past and the challenges of a global pandemic, Janet shares how exercise and the so

Val Muse is back, and her story is nothing short of empowering. When we last spoke with her, Val was navigating the early stages of Parkinson's disease, harnessing the power of the LSVT Big physical therapy program to manage her symptoms. Fast forward to today, and Val's journey has led her to the high-energy punches and uppercuts of Rock Steady Boxing. In this intimate conversatio

Ever wondered how a tool as simple as walking poles could transform the lives of those battling Parkinson's disease? Brace yourself for an enlightening conversation with Joy Cochran, a clinical evidence specialist for urban polling. Discover the fascinating history of urban polling and the unique features of activator poles that have become game-changers in our clinical practice. H

You've heard of smartwatches tracking your steps, but what about tracking Parkinson's symptoms? That's the reality with StrivePD, an incredible app developed by the team at Rune Labs. In a unique conversation, Brianna unveils how this free app, compatible with the Apple ecosystem, enables Parkinson's patients to closely monitor their symptoms, including tremors and dyskinesia. Orig

Join us on a fascinating journey with Speech Language Pathologist, Brittany Peck, as we unravel the complexities of swallowing and what people with Parkinson's may be experiencing. Brittany's expertise illuminates how the reduction of dopamine, can lead to a slow-down in the oral musculature, causing difficulties in swallowing. Yet, as we learn, there's a beacon of hope with retrai

On today's podcast Dr. Gillum and I discuss the gut brain connection and Parkinson's, constipation and the steps you can take to ameliorate your symptoms and the connection between diabetes and Parkinson disease. Dr. Gillim received his medical degree from Stanford University School of MedicineAnd studied internal medicine and gastroenterology at Cornell University in NYC. Thank yo

Val had heard about boxing and Parkinson's and had been meaning to look into the program. She saw the Rock Steady Boxing Victor Magnet on a car at one of her medical appointments, and knew it was a sign. She took a picture of it and gave us a call. The trip to our clinic/gym was her first time meeting other people with Parkinson's. Listen to this episode and learn more about how Pa

Valerie Hall, a Medicare Advisor, has some great information on things to consider with open enrollment. Valerie's Medicare Corner (585)[email protected] is great information in this podcast for people with and without Parkinson Disease. In network, out out of network.... what does that mean for you? Important information you should know before choosing a plan. Check

See what has changed for Ivana since completing high frequency physical therapy and beginning PD exercise classes at Safe at Home Physical Therapy. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at [email protected] for listening!