Finding the right Parkinson’s treatment plan can be a trial-and-error process. The kind of medication, the dosage, the timing and lifestyle factors are all important pieces of the puzzle. In audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar, our expert panel made up of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a movement disorder specialist and a researcher discuss different medication options, practical tips for finding what works best for you and the latest research on emerging treatments.

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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

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Our landmark study is examining the link between smell loss and risk for Parkinson’s disease in people of all backgrounds. If you’re age 60 or older and do not have Parkinson’s, you can help move this research forward by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours today at mysmelltest.org/request.

Research shows mindfulness and meditation can improve some Parkinson’s (PD) symptoms and help people live a better life with the disease, but it can be tricky to put into practice. In this podcast, you’ll hear from people whose lives have been touched by PD and who use mindfulness to reduce symptoms and stress, and from a researcher who is studying how mind-body strategies can be used to treat Parkinson’s. Tune in for practical tips, advice and a guided meditation you can try at home.

You can find links to the resources mentioned in the episode on our website: michaeljfox.org/podcast/breathing-through-mindfulness-parkinsons-treatment-tool

You can also download our free guide on exercise and Parkinson’s disease, which includes tips for incorporating meditation into your daily routine at michaeljfox.org/exerciseguide

Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

Mentioned in this episode:

Our landmark study is examining the link between smell loss and risk for Parkinson’s disease in people of all backgrounds. If you’re age 60 or older and do not have Parkinson’s, you can help move this research forward by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours today at mysmelltest.org/request.

The decision-making process around deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat Parkinson’s motor symptoms can be a complex and emotional journey. People often have questions about when – and whether – to have the procedure and what the experience is like, from the months of evaluation pre-surgery to surgery day to life with the device. In audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar, our panel of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and a movement disorder specialist share their DBS stories and answer audience questions about their choices and experiences.

Learn more about deep brain stimulation and download our free guide on our website: https://bit.ly/4cTOT52

Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community.

The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

Mentioned in this episode:

Our landmark study is examining the link between smell loss and risk for Parkinson’s disease in people of all backgrounds. If you’re age 60 or older and do not have Parkinson’s, you can help move this research forward by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours today at mysmelltest.org/request.