Physical Therapy Guidelines under Medicare in 2019
Physical therapy is a critical element of any Parkinson’s treatment program, however Medicare’s constantly changing guidelines on how it is covered can be confusing. Medicare expert Danielle Roberts from Boomer Benefits clears up the confusion about the latest updates to Medicare’s physical therapy cap in 2018, and changes to Medicare’s physical therapy guidelines.
How Does Medicare Cover Parkinson's Disease?
How does Medicare cover Parkinson’s disease? Which Medicare plan is best to help with the costs of treatment, providing inpatient, outpatient and drug benefits? Danielle Kunkle from BoomerBenefits.com helps you review all of your options before committing to the coverage that you feel fits you the best.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s - An Update
What the Spouse or Close Partner of Someone Diagnosed with Parkinson's Should Know
If your life partner gets diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you’re in for the ride, and if you don’t learn how to best face this diagnosis head-on together, your days and years moving forward will be much more challenging than they need to be. Today we’re covering the 8 things you need to know if you’re spouse or close partner has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Caring For Someone With Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Caregiver Tips - Laying the Groundwork Early After Diagnosis
Has someone you care about recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? Are you wondering how you - as a spouse, partner, or family member - can step into the caregiver role and what you should expect in the days, months, and years ahead? Today we’re talking about how to lay the groundwork early after a Parkinson’s diagnosis to ensure you, as a caregiver, and your loved one can move forward together in an effective and powerful way.
Parkinson's Caregiver Burnout: Handling Grief, Anxiety, and Depression
Are you a caring for someone with Parkinson’s, and experiencing feelings of sadness, anger, forgetfulness, isolation, and depression? While these are typically considered symptoms of “caregiver burnout”, they can also indicate that you are be experiencing grief. One of the biggest myths about grief is that it only follows a death. The truth is that grief can show up long before death arrives and can often be triggered the moment a Parkinson’s diagnosis is delivered, for both you and your loved one with Parkinson’s.
Bas Bloem - Parkinsons Care in the 21st Century (Video Interview)
Dr. Sarah King, PT, DPT interviews Dr. Bas Bloem about the future of Parkinson’s care. Dr. Bloem is a Movement Disorder Specialist in the Netherlands who created a network of Parkinson's healthcare providers called ParkinsonNet that is completely revolutionizing the way countries provide Parkinson's care.
The Parkinson’s Voice Project - An Interview with Samantha Elandary about Speech Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Sarah King, PT, DPT interviews Samantha Elandary, a speech therapist and Founder / CEO of The Parkinson's Voice Project, about speech therapy for Parkinson's Disease. In her innovative program - SPEAK OUT! - Samantha is exploring a new type of voice therapy for Parkinson's that is empowering and effective.
The World Parkinson Congress - Bringing the PD Community Together (Interview with Eli Pollard)
The World Parkinson Congress, often referred to as the WPC, is one of the most unique and powerful Parkinson’s conferences in the world. Every three years the World Parkinson Congress draws world leaders in basic and clinical science, care, and advocacy from across the globe with the guidance of the program’s Executive Director, Elizabeth “Eli” Pollard.
Parkinson's Role Model Interview: Tim Hague Sr. on Building the Skill of Perseverance
Most of the time our present moment is safe and full of blessings waiting to be recognized. It is also full of opportunities and positive choices to be made that can make your today the best it can be.
Tim says, “Live your best today. Do your best, and stop there. Have the courage to be content, then offer yourself to others. You have many blessings still to share.”
Parkinson's Role Model Interview - Omotola Thomas on Hope, Faith, and Defying Limitations
Omotola Thomas has been told time after time that Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease and to curb her expectations of her future. She has consistently chosen to believe that she can defy the label that’s been placed upon her, and thus the perceived limitations that come with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. In this act of defiance, she founded ParkinStand.
Cycling and Parkinson's - Should You Consider this Spin on Exercise?
Have you heard all the hype about cycling for your Parkinson's symptoms? Are you curious what the research says about cycling for Parkinson's or how to get started?
In this post I’ll walk through a variety of options for you to explore the benefits of cycling for Parkinson's, no matter what stage of your Parkinson’s journey you’re in or your activity level.
Special Interview with Colin Potter from Fight-Parkinsons.org
Are you looking for some options to treat your Parkinson's symptoms that go beyond simply taking more medication? Are you skeptical that adding a regular exercise program, or switching up your diet can actually make a dent in your symptoms? In this interview with Fight-Parkinsons.org founder, Colin Potter, you’ll learn how Colin changed his nutrition, supplementation, exercise program, and focused on toxin elimination to help him reverse a large portion of his symptoms.
The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Are you considering having Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for your Parkinson’s symptoms? Have you heard of DBS but still aren’t clear on exactly what it does, who it’s for, or when someone should consider it? We’re answering all your questions about Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease in this interview with Dr. Eric Rhoden.
Recapping Lessons Learned from DAY 1 of the 4th World Parkinson Congress
My Video Interview with Colin Potter: "How I Reversed My Parkinson's Symptoms"
Dr. Sarah King, PT, DPT interviews Colin Potter about his experience being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and his hard fought battle to reverse his Parkinson's symptoms. He talks about the revelation he had to spur his new journey, what changes he's made to reverse his Parkinson’s symptoms, and what his plans are for the future.
