Parkinson's Empowerment

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>Valerie Hall, a Medicare Advisor, has some great information on things to consider with open enrollment. Valerie's Medicare Corner (585)490-9491<br/>vhall052@gmail.com<br/><br/>There is great information in this...

<p>See what has changed for Ivana since completing high frequency physical therapy and beginning PD exercise classes at Safe at Home Physical Therapy. <br/><br/><br/></p><p>Check out our website...

<p>Boxing exercises include training for agility, speed, reaction time, endurance, focus, hand-eye coordination, footwork and strength. Exercise to help slow progression and reduce symptoms must push the participants...

<p>Ivana, a retired kindergarten /4th grade teacher, and I talk about the improvements she saw in her balance and posture and overall mobility soon after starting the LSVT BIG program. <br/>She talks about her Urban...

<p>After being diagnosed 6 years ago, John shares what he is doing now to reduce the symptoms and progression of Parkinson disease, getting over the anger of having Parkinson's and how joining a group exercise class has...

<p>Jerry brings up the effect of PD on care partners, importance of exercise and support for them as well as for people with PD. Getting back to guitar and singing - practice, practice , practice. We talk about him...

<p>Thank you for your service Bob!<br/>We talk about what led to his diagnosis, services he receives from the VA, Walkers, why he thinks Parkinson's Disease is not the worst to be diagnosed with, and his busy...

<p>Diagnosed ~ 7 years ago after observations made at a board meeting, Ron talks about his current struggles and what has helped him. He brought his list and we go through it all.<br/>From anxiety to bed sheets?!!! You...

<p>Suzanne, Owner of Speech and Communication Services in Brighton, NY talks about how speech therapists can help people with Parkinson's. She is a certified Speak Out therapist. <br/><br/>We talk about Facial...

<p>Nancy Nealon, LMSW Community Program Manager Parkinson's Foundation NY NJ, shares so many resources provided through the Parkinson's Foundation. If you have PD, are a caregiver or know someone with PD you will want...

<p>Dr. Mooney, (AKA DOC or is it ACE ?) talks about his initial symptoms, meds, current symptoms, how he IMPROVED his golf game, and his current travel plans. </p><p>Check out our website www.safeathompt.com<br/>give us...

<p>Marilyn, diagnosed more than 20 years ago talks about what led to her diagnosis of Parkinson Disease. She enjoys hiking, boxing, attends sporting events and has an amazing blame no one, expect nothing philosophy...