March 9, 2019 - Parkinson's Weekly Update

March 9, 2019 – Parkinson’s Weekly Update

This is a recap of the most interesting news and discussions relating to Parkinson’s Disease this past week. Researchers delivered a sobering statistic that if you can survive more than 10 years with Parkinson's, there is a greater than 50% chance of developing dementia...and reminded us that regular exercise is the best intervention to avoid becoming a statistic. Fee-fi-fo-fum, this woman can smell the musky smell of Parkinson's...the fascinating story of a wife who nagged her husband about his hygiene for years before his PD diagnosis...20+ years later researchers are using her to sniff out biomarkers that can be used ...
Brian Grant Interview (with Scott Rider)

Brian Grant Interview (with Scott Rider)

The Brian Grant Foundation is a great resource for information on exercise for Parkinson's Disease: https://briangrant.org/exercise/ Brian Grant had an impressive 12-year career in the NBA before being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Fellow PDer Scott Rider has a great video interview with Brian, where they talk about the BG Foundation, and life with PD, especially earlier onset PD. Scott is fundraising for the Parkinson's Foundation. Through May 1, 2019, MassMutual will donate $1 to the Parkinson's Foundation for each of the next 5,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. So head to his YouTube channel and help him reach his goal: Scott ...