Living With Parkinson's Meetup: November 2023 – Q&A

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/youtubedonation In this month’s meetup, the panelists answered questions from the audience. Topics included driving, home modifications, dopamine agonists, swallowing issues, dystonia and much more. As always, this panel doesn’t hold back, and we’re so fortunate to have them tell the hard truth and share their journeys with all of us. This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/youtubedonation Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 1 pm MDT by registering here: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/event/webinar-series-living-with-parkinsons-meetup To be notified of more videos like this, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/davisphinneyfdn 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - What do you look for when finding a new neurologist? 11:33 - How do you navigate medications and dosing, when there are so many options? 15:27 - What is your experience starting a medication as soon as possible or waiting to start? 17:26 - What do you know about dopamine agonists and withdrawal from those medications? 21:55 - How can I increase safety for myself or the person I am caring for? 29:49 - What are good exercises for swallowing? 33:30 - How can playing music and singing help? 35:03 - How do you handle nausea and waking? What do you do to get going in the morning? What do you do about difficulty falling and staying asleep? 43:42 - What do you know about DBS and dystonia? 47:52 - What are your tips for anxiety during OFF time? 51:18 - What is helpful for legs that do not want to move? 54:50 - Conclusion