Parkinson's Disease Podcast, by Health Unmuted

Communication is vital for all parts of life, but Parkinson’s disease can greatly impact cognition and speaking. That’s where a speech and language pathologist comes in - helping with common problems like drooling,swallowing, concentration and talking. In this episode, we hear from a speech and language pathologist about different ways to improve communication and swallowing difficulties after diagnosis. We also hear from people with Parkinson’s disease about what it’s like to live with these challenges, and what adaptations have been most helpful in overcoming them. For more links and resources, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com Resources Voice and swallowing support Speech Therapist finder - Parkinson’s voice project LSVT Program Finder Live Home Practice Sessions - Parkinson’s Voice Project Speech & Swallowing Issues - Parkinson’s Foundation Adaptive Tools Pocket talker device - Amazon Community Groups: Choirs improving PD symptoms PD Avengers Get all the links and the episode transcript by visiting the website here. This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to slowing down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, exercise is critical. But you don't need to be a lifelong athlete to benefit. In this episode, we hear why exercise is so important, and some easy ways people living with Parkinson’s can get started today. We also cover the importance of physical and occupational therapy, and hear tips on how home adaptations can help manage symptoms. For more links and resources, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com Resources The benefits of exercise Study to show exercise improves depression in Parkinson’s patients Benefits of exercise for slowing parkinson’s disease - Parkinson's Foundation Downloadable resources on benefits of exercise for PD - Stanford Medicine Why you should exercise - Parkinson’s Foundation Terms Mentioned: GERD, Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Mayo Clinic Exercise guides Skills and Wellness channel - Youtube - Mobility videos Parkinson’s foundation - Youtube - Fitness Friday videos Step by Step Physio Movements - Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery MENTOR Program Exercise videos - Brian Grant Foundation Home Adaptations Easy changes to make around the house - Davis Phinney Foundation Video Bathroom and grooming aids - Parkinson’s Foundation Webinar on creating a safe home environment - Parkinson’s Foundation Podcast Parkinson's Podcast by the Davis Phinney Foundation Community Group PD Avengers Get all the links and the episode transcript by visiting the website here. This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global. What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Parkinson’s only affect older people? A common misconception is that Parkinson’s disease only affects people in the later stages of life, but that isn’t always the case. Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease refers to people who are diagnosed much earlier, sometimes in their 20’s or 30’s. In this episode, we hear from three people who are living with Young-Onset Parkinon’s disease about their experiences, and the impact on and adjustments to their careers, health decisions and family life after diagnosis. For more links and resources, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com Resources Talking about Parkinson's Talking to your Children about Parkinson’s - Michael J Fox Foundation My parent has parkinson’s fact sheet - Parkinson’s Foundation Talking to your employer about PD - Parkinson’s Foundation Terms from this Episode Hand Dystonia : "excessive, involuntary muscle contractions in the fingers, hand, forearm, and sometimes shoulder" - Dystonia Foundation Podcasts Learning About Parkinson's Podcast Young Onset 101 podcast episode - Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson's Life Podcast Community Group PD Avengers Get all the links and the episode transcript by visiting the website here. This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global. What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Health Organization reports that the number of people with Parkinson's disease has doubled over the past 25 years, estimating over 8.5 million individuals living with Parkinson's globally. (1) Parkinson’s is a degenerative condition which is often associated with tremors, imbalance and rigidity, but it affects every person differently. In this first episode of the Parkinson’s Disease Podcast, we’ll start with the basics: What is Parkinson’s Disease? Who is at risk of developing Parkinson’s? What are some early signs of the condition? We’ll also hear what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s disease from those diagnosed. For more links and resources, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know! Resources What is Parkinson’s? Webinar on recognising the early signs of Parkinson’s - Parkinson’s Foundation Other parkinsonion conditions - Parkinson’s Foundation Genetic causes of Parkinson’s - Michael J Fox Foundation Webinar on sleep disorders and acting out dreams - Michael J Fox Foundation Terms Mentioned Dopamine - WebMD Tremor and Resting Tremor - Parkinson's Foundation Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder - Mayo Clinic Olfactory nerve - nerve relating to the sense of smell Hoehn & Yahr staging - Parkinson's Foundation Axial symptoms - these include symptoms such as walking disorders, posture disorders, and speech and swallowing disorders Helpline Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline - 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) Podcast Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s Podcast Community Group PD Avengers Guests’ Books Ending Parkinson’s Disease: a Prescription for Action by Ray Dorsey MD, Todd Sherer PhD, Michael S. Okun MD and Bastiaan R. Bloem MD PhD References (1) https://www.who.int/news/item/14-06-2022-launch-of-who-s-parkinson-disease-technical-brief Get all the links and the episode transcript by visiting the website here. This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices