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Power Over Parkinson's Profile Interviews
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Hear a wonderful cross section of discussions ranging from people with Parkinson's Disease to those who work in the medical, fitness, and research space. Power Over Parkinson's (POP) is a foundation supporting the use of exercise and wellness to reduce the symptoms or slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. To learn more visit us at poweroverpd.org
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Parkinson’s & Diet: Getting Back to Basics
Nov 10, 202300:35:27Tap to summarizeDr. Erin Presant, board-certified neurologist and certified culinary medical specialist, shares tangible insight on what it means to use food as medicine and how people with Parkinson’s should be employing this concept. She also dispels common misconceptions associated with our diet culture and how “getting back to basics” should be the thread that runs through our culinary choices. C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Transcribe →Perioperative Cognitive Medicine: The Importance of Accounting for the Brain in Surgical Settings
Sep 27, 202300:34:24Tap to summarizeJoin us as we sit down with Dr. Catherine Crenshaw, Neuropsychologist and the Director of the Perioperative Cognitive Anesthesia Network (PeCAN) at the University of Florida, for another targeted discussion related to Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Crenshaw conducts imperative work as it relates to cognitive changes for older adults who have elected surgery with anesthesia. Listen as Dr. Crenshaw clearly describes the gaps in care and ultimately a clear plan for including the brain as a vital organ pre and post surgery by utilizing cognitive assessments to ensure the best surgical outcomes and ultimately mitigate cognitive impairments following surgery. C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Transcribe →Power Over Parkinson's on NBC12 About Town Today
Jul 20, 202300:04:32Tap to summarizeFeeling so lucky to have had the chance to share our Power Over Parkinson's mission on NBC12 About Town Today with Candice Smith!Support the show
Transcribe →Emerging Therapies in Parkinson's Disease
Jun 25, 202300:35:03Tap to summarizeIn this installment of our POP Profile Series we sit down with Dr. Alberto Espay, Professor, Director, and Endowed Chair of James and Joan Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Espay’s exuberance and passion for researching future therapies in Parkinson’s Disease is palpable and his novel approach in deconstructing barriers that accompany disease labels is profoundly impactful.Gardner Center for PD: https://www.uchealth.com/en/neuroscience-institute/parkinsons-disease-and-movement-disorders-centerCCBP: https://ccbpstudy.comSupport the show
Transcribe →A Beginners Guide: Parkinson’s Disease and Speech
May 1, 202300:32:50Tap to summarizeListen as Dr. Woodford Beech, Speech-Language Pathologist at the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center, a Parkinson’s Center of Excellence, shares an overview of speech and swallowing changes in Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Beech gives practical guidance and advice on managing these potential challenges with a clear understanding of the critical balance between mitigating every symptom and ensuring quality-of-life (i.e. - one’s life outside Parkinson’s).Support the show
Transcribe →Dancing in Small Spaces: One woman’s story of love, raw determination and survival
Apr 1, 202300:48:08Tap to summarizeListen as Leslie Davidson, author of Dancing in Small Spaces and person with Parkinson’s Disease, shares her inspiration behind her candid memoir on the life she built with her beloved husband, Lincoln. After receiving two devastating progressive diagnoses - she with Parkinson’s and he with Lewy Body Dementia - Leslie and Lincoln managed to not only utilize the strength in their relationship to process their respective diagnoses, but also harness the determination they needed as they managed the diseases through gratitude, humor, and, yes, a few tears. As you listen, you’ll be struck by Leslie’s calmness and acceptance, particularly around the passing of Lincoln, as well as how she now navigates Parkinson’s every day with grace, honesty, and acceptance. Support the show
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