#7 Klos Clinic: Exercise for the Care Partner/Caregiver and PWP

Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast

English - March 04, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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Previous Episode: #6: Exercise and Physical Therapy for Your Loved One with Parkinson's Disease (interview with Keith Khoo, PT)

Next Episode: #8: Klos Clinic: Levodopa Phobia: What care partners and caregivers need to know

As a care partner or caregiver for a loved one with PD, you have certainly by now heard the importance of exercise and therapy for your loved one with PD. Why is it so important for your loved one? Does exercise only benefit physical symptoms? Is there evidence that exercise might slow the progression of PD for your loved one?

Additionally, are you exercising? If so, are you consistent with your exercise program? Are there advantages to regular aerobic exercise for your brain health?

Tune in to the episode to learn more about this important topic!