Non-Motor Symptoms of Advanced Parkinson's

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/davisphinneyfdn Join Dr. Jori Fleisher for a Live Well Today webinar focusing on the non-motor symptoms of advanced Parkinson's. In conversation with Polly Dawkins, Dr. Fleisher explores aspects of advanced Parkinson's including cognitive changes and mood fluctuations that impact daily life. Dr. Fleisher also shares practical strategies to identify these symptoms early and ways to improve quality of life. This informative session is valuable for people with Parkinson's, care partners, and healthcare professionals alike. You can watch a short Q&A, which answers questions related to this webinar, by following this link: https://youtu.be/s5s9RoBsjog Speaker Bio: Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, is the Leslie Nan Burridge Endowed Faculty Scholar in Parkinson’s Research and an associate professor of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center. She is a movement disorder neurologist and epidemiologist who leads the Rush Advanced Interdisciplinary Movement Disorders Supportive Care (AIMS) Clinic, the CurePSP Center of Care, and directs the Rush Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence. Dr. Fleisher has several studies underway focused on interdisciplinary home visits, telemedicine, interprofessional education, and peer mentoring to improve the lives of people and families living with advanced movement disorders. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and session focus 0:53 - Importance of caregiver awareness and Dr. Fleisher’s background 2:17 - What to do when told "nothing more can be done" for Parkinson’s 6:14 - Understanding the full scope of Parkinson’s symptoms 7:01 - Cognitive challenges and managing progressing symptoms 12:47 - Tips for managing cognitive issues, including exercise and diet 16:02 - Role of medications and debunking memory supplement myths 21:41 - Driving safety and evaluations for Parkinson’s patients 27:15 - Managing apathy and fatigue in advancing Parkinson’s 33:46 - Urinary issues, sleep disruptions, and nighttime strategies 39:43 - Addressing bowel-related issues and constipation management 48:34 - Persevere study: Support for Parkinson’s caregivers