Urinary Urgency, Vertigo, and Vision Changes: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 3)
About this episode
This episode discusses vision changes, vertigo, and urinary urgency in Parkinson's patients, along with practical strategies for managing these issues.
Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part three of this three-part series on Parkinson's and the senses, the panel covers vision changes like difficulty driving at night, light sensitivity, depth perception, and how DBS adjustments can affect focus. They also discuss vertigo, dizziness, and the urinary urgency that many people with Parkinson's experience but rarely talk about, including practical strategies like pre-boarding flights and planning bathroom access. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Season 7 Episode 8 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026
People in this episode
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation
Topics covered
- Parkinson's disease
- vision changes
- urinary urgency
- vertigo
- dizziness
- DBS adjustments
- practical strategies
Keywords
- Parkinson's
- vision changes
- urinary urgency
- vertigo
- dizziness
- DBS adjustments
- support
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Davis Phinney Foundation
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