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Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s

In Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s, host Dan Keller, PhD, interviews Parkinson’s experts to highlight treatments and techniques that can help you live a better life now, as well as research that can bring a better tomorrow. Episodes focus topics relevant to your daily life, including new levodopa delivery methods, exercise, clinical trials, nutrition and more! Learn more about our episodes and speakers at parkinson.org/Podcast. Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there’s a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting parkinson.org/feedback.

Sep 25, 2018

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is more than a movement disorder. While motor symptoms may be a prominent outward symptom of PD, mood and other emotional changes are also common- and not just for the person with PD. Their care partners may also experience such changes. Often, the best way to recognize these problems and...


Sep 11, 2018

Mental health issues are often a part of a chronic disease such as Parkinson’s, but no one comes into a disease as a blank slate. They bring with them their whole being – their relationships, anxieties, social and personal experiences. Therefore distress in the setting of a disease should not only be ascribed to...