by Parkinson’s Foundation
How can people with Parkinson's live a better life today? Join the Parkinson's Foundation as we highlight the treatments and techniques that can help all people affected by Parkinson’s live a better life today, as well as the research that can bring a better tomorrow. View more information on our episodes by visiting parkinson.org/Podcast. Share your comments and thoughts at parkinson.org/Feedback.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
9/8/2020
Email Addresses
1 available
Phone Numbers
0 available
April 22, 2025
<p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class= "normaltextrun"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Living alone with Parkinson’s</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> disease (PD)</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> presents daily challenges</span><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">,</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> but</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> it</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> also</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> offers certain benefits, such as</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> the</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> independence</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> to</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> control your own schedule. Whether you choose to live</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> alone, or</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> find that</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> nearby friends and family aren’t as close as you would like, there are resources to support you.</span></span><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="eop"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span class="normaltextrun"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">L</span>iving alone can also bring physical and emotional hurdles. You may experience feelings of isolation or loneliness, and everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning can become more difficult while juggling PD symptoms. There are strategies that can help you feel more secured and empowered to overcome these challenges. For example, you might consider using a food delivery service on days when preparing meals feels overwhelming, or reaching out to a neighbor for help with shoveling snow. It’s important to prioritize self-care and recognize when it’s time to ask for help.</span></span></span><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="eop"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span class="normaltextrun"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">In this episode, we speak with Susan Englander and Fran</span></span> <span class= "spellingerror"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Chernowsky</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">,</span> two individuals living alone with Parkinson’s who are also members of the Parkinson’s Foundation <a href= "https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=Detail"> PD Solo</a> group. They share their experiences with the initial challenges of receiving a PD diagnosis, the importance of staying open and flexible to new things, and the value of finding a supportive community. </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> </p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props="{}">Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there’s a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting <a draggable="false" href= "https://web.cvent.com/survey/c554b34f-3596-4a7c-972e-f527b6512fd6/questions" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">parkinson.org/feedback</a>.</span></p>
April 8, 2025
<p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class= "normaltextrun"><span lang="ES-MX" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;" xml:lang="ES-MX"><a href= "https://www.parkinson.org/espanol/recursos-y-apoyo/linea-de-ayuda"> La línea de ayuda</a> de la</span></span> <span class= "spellingerror"><span lang="ES-MX" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;" xml:lang="ES-MX">Parkinson’s</span></span> <span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;" xml:lang="ES-MX"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-bottom: transparent; background-position-x: 0px; background-position-y: 100%;"> Foundation</span></span> <span class="normaltextrun"><span lang= "ES-MX" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;" xml:lang="ES-MX">cuenta con personal de enfermería, trabajadores sociales y educadores de la salud.</span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> Están disponibles por teléfono y correo electrónico para responder a sus preguntas e inquietudes acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson, tanto en inglés como en español.</span><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> </span></span><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><span class= "eop"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="ES-MX" data-contrast="auto" lang="ES-MX"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="ES-MX" data-contrast="auto" lang="ES-MX"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="ES-MX" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;" xml:lang="ES-MX">Nuestros especialistas de la Línea de Ayuda responden llamadas de personas de toda la comunidad de Parkinson, incluyendo a quienes viven con la enfermedad, sus seres queridos, proveedores de atención médica y más.</span></span></span></span> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="ES-MX" data-contrast="auto" lang="ES-MX"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span class="normaltextrun"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="ES-MX" data-contrast="auto" lang="ES-MX">Ofrecen apoyo y recomiendan los recursos que más le interesan, sin importar dónde se encuentre en su recorrido por el Parkinson.</span></span></span></span><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><span class= "eop"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="ES-MX" data-contrast="auto" lang="ES-MX"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;"> <span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;" xml:lang="ES-MX" data-contrast="auto" lang="ES-MX"><span style= "user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="ES-MX" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;" xml:lang="ES-MX">En este episodio, hablamos con Adolfo Diaz y Elena Godfrey, miembros de nuestro equipo de la Línea de Ayuda.</span> Hablan acerca de preguntas frecuentes de quienes llaman, recursos acerca del Parkinson ofrecidos en español y consejos prácticos para manejar los síntomas y abogar por sí mismo ante su proveedor de atención médica.</span></span></span></p>
March 25, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> Thinking and memory changes, also known as cognitive changes, may become more noticeable as Parkinson’s disease (PD) progresses. If these symptoms begin to interfere with everyday tasks, it may be a sign of dementia. Understanding the signs of dementia in Parkinson’s, along with its different names and variations, is essential for tailoring treatment options to your specific symptoms. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> The early signs of dementia may be hard to notice at first. Often, it is the care partner or family member who witnesses the gradual decline in thinking abilities. Care partners play a crucial role in providing the best quality of life and support for their loved ones with Parkinson’s.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> In this episode, Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE and Claire Pensyl talk about Parkinson’s dementia. Dr. Fleisher is a movement disorders neurologist and co-director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at Rush University in Chicago, where her research focuses on</span> <span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> designing and implementing novel models of care and support for people living with neurodegenerative disorders. She is the Principal Investigator of the</span> <a href= "https://redcap.rush.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=FDN3MJNCYAHTPHWM" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> PERSEVERE</span></a> <span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> trial, an entirely virtual, national trial to educate and empower care partners whose loved ones have Parkinson's or Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).</span><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"> Claire, on the other hand, was the care partner for her husband, Ira, who had PD and LBD. She shares her experience witnessing Ira’s cognitive challenges as they became more apparent and describes how she became motivated to learn more about the signs of dementia as the disease progressed.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: red;"><span style= "color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there’s a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" draggable="false" href= "https://web.cvent.com/survey/c554b34f-3596-4a7c-972e-f527b6512fd6/questions" target="_blank" rel= "noopener nofollow">parkinson.org/feedback</a>.</span></span></p>
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Davis Phinney Foundation
Jessica Krauser
Curiouscast
Sheryl Lowenhar
The Parkinson's Life Podcast
Dr. Michael Hyland, DPT, CEEAA
Podot
No Silver Bullet 4 PD
Alan Alda
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
CNN
NPR
The New York Times
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at [email protected] for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.