Parkinson's Empowerment
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
A Journey Through Lewy Body Dementia with Brooke and Rafael
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join our conversation with Brooke and Rafael as they recount their journey from the first signs of dementia to finding the right medical care. Their...
Exercise as Medicine - Janet Kearns' Approach to Conquering Parkinson's
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Janet Kearns first faced the reality of Parkinson's, it wasn't just a diagnosis—it was a shadow of her mother's own struggle wit...
Val's update 1 year later -Her Knockout Approach to Living with Parkinson's (She is Still Taking her Meds on Time )
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Val Muse is back, and her story is nothing short of empowering. When we last spoke with her, Val was navigating the early stages of Parkinson's d...
Transforming Lives with Parkinson's: The Power of Urban Polling's Activator Poles
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how a tool as simple as walking poles could transform the lives of those battling Parkinson's disease? Brace yourself for an enligh...
How StrivePD is Changing the Game in Parkinson's Treatment
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of smartwatches tracking your steps, but what about tracking Parkinson's symptoms? That's the reality with StrivePD, an in...
Navigating Swallowing Difficulties in Parkinson's with Brittany Peck, SLP, of BPeck Speech and Swallowing
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a fascinating journey with Speech Language Pathologist, Brittany Peck, as we unravel the complexities of swallowing and what people with...
Constipation and Parkinson's with Dr. Stuart Gillim
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Dr. Gillum and I discuss the gut brain connection and Parkinson's, constipation and the steps you can take to ameliorate ...
Val talks about taking her meds on time. What a difference!
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Val had heard about boxing and Parkinson's and had been meaning to look into the program. She saw the Rock Steady Boxing Victor Magnet on a car a...
Open Enrollment, Insurance information for everyone and things to consider when you have Parkinson Disease. Valerie Hall of Valerie's Medicare Corner is full of great information.
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Hall, a Medicare Advisor, has some great information on things to consider with open enrollment. Valerie's Medicare Corner (585)490-949...
Ivana gives us an update after participating in a couple months of Parkinson specific exercise classes.
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See what has changed for Ivana since completing high frequency physical therapy and beginning PD exercise classes at Safe at Home Physical Therapy. C...
Veteran Terry Martin Joins Us Today. We talk about how boxing helps people with PD.
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boxing exercises include training for agility, speed, reaction time, endurance, focus, hand-eye coordination, footwork and strength. Exercise to help ...
Ivana Graduated from LSVT BIG with flying colors. She talks about the relief and benefit of letting people know she had Parkinson's instead of hiding the diagnosis.
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ivana, a retired kindergarten /4th grade teacher, and I talk about the improvements she saw in her balance and posture and overall mobility soon after...
Boxer, Baker and Pizza Maker...Some of John's past and current talents. He shares his PD story.
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After being diagnosed 6 years ago, John shares what he is doing now to reduce the symptoms and progression of Parkinson disease, getting over the ange...
From High School Teacher, Photographer, singer, and Realtor to Mayor of Scottsville, NY, Jack of All Trades Jerry Warren shares his Parkinson's story.
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry brings up the effect of PD on care partners, importance of exercise and support for them as well as for people with PD. Getting back to guitar...
Vietnam Vet Robert Haggett Joined Us Today to Talk About His Parkinson's.
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your service Bob!We talk about what led to his diagnosis, services he receives from the VA, Walkers, why he thinks Parkinson's Di...
From anxiety to bed sheets?!!! Ron Knight shares his struggles and PD Journey.
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed ~ 7 years ago after observations made at a board meeting, Ron talks about his current struggles and what has helped him. He brought his l...
Hear from Suzanne Johnston, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) about how SLP's can help people with Parkinson's. We talk about Facial expression, cognition, posture, breathing, swallowing, eating out and the balancing act of Meds as well as why you shoul
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne, Owner of Speech and Communication Services in Brighton, NY talks about how speech therapists can help people with Parkinson's. She is a ...
Nancy Nealon, LMSW Community Program Manager Parkinson’s Foundation New York New Jersey Shares a Plethora of Information!
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Nealon, LMSW Community Program Manager Parkinson's Foundation NY NJ, shares so many resources provided through the Parkinson's Foundat...
Dr. Steve Mooney talks about his diagnosis in 2014, his current status, his golf game and travel plans.
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mooney, (AKA DOC or is it ACE ?) talks about his initial symptoms, meds, current symptoms, how he IMPROVED his golf game, and his current trav...
Marilyn diagnosed >20 years ago talks about what led to her diagnosis. Still hiking, boxing and walking in the woods with her labs.
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marilyn, diagnosed more than 20 years ago talks about what led to her diagnosis of Parkinson Disease. She enjoys hiking, boxing, attends sporting even...
Chuck, a runner, guitar player and teacher. tells us what led to his diagnosis of Parkinson Disease and how he found that exercise high again.
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck, a runner, guitar player and teacher. tells us what led to his diagnosis of Parkinson Disease and how he found that exercise high again. The b...
Diagnosed at 56. Laura talks about her PD journey 3 years in.
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Laura Petruchik tells us what led up to her diagnosis of PD, how she is managing, coping while continuing to live an active lifestyle....