Sensory Overload, Proprioception, and Touch: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 2)
About this episode
This episode discusses how Parkinson's affects the senses, including hearing and touch, and the challenges faced in busy environments.
Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part two of this three-part series on Parkinson's and the senses, the panel discusses how Parkinson's affects hearing, touch, and the ability to handle busy environments. They cover brain processing sound slower, overstimulation in noisy and crowded places, proprioception and not knowing where your body is in space, the challenge of touchscreens and keypads, and how loss of dexterity has directly impacted their careers. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Season 7 Episode 7 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026
People in this episode
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation
Topics covered
- Parkinson's disease
- senses
- hearing
- touch
- proprioception
- environmental overstimulation
Keywords
- Parkinson's
- senses
- hearing
- touch
- proprioception
- environment
- dexterity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Davis Phinney Foundation
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