Latest Care partner Podcast Episodes
#29 Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis of Parkinson's disease: What a caregiver needs to know!
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - June 23, 2022 03:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsOn this episode, I discuss what a caregiver needs to know when confronted with psychosis exhibited by their loved one. It is important for caregivers to understand some of the common and reversible causes of psychosis related to Parkinson's disease. The psychosis may manifest as visual, auditory...
#28 Introduction to focus on Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - April 29, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, I introduce the topic of psychosis as it relates to Parkinson's disease. I review some of the important information about the different forms of psychosis including illusions, hallucinations, and delusional thoughts. This episode will set the stage for the upcoming month of epis...
#27 Caring for a Loved One with Cognitive Impairment and Psychosis of Parkinson's disease (Interview with Caregiver Sharon)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - March 23, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsOne of the greatest challenges for a caregiver of a loved one with Parkinson's disease is managing episodes of psychosis. On today's episode, I interview a caregiver named Sharon. Sharon is a caregiver for her husband with a 14 year history of PD. In the recent years, he has experienced a decl...
#26 Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - March 01, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, I discuss the current recommendations for treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment of Parkinson's disease as well as the Dementia of Parkinson's disease. The discussion includes both pharmacological recommendations as well as non-pharmacological recommendations based upon the avai...
#25 Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Interview with Dr. Keith Josephs, Mayo Clinic Movement Disorder Specialist, Behavioral Disease Specialist, and Research Scientist)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - February 14, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMy guest interview is Dr. Keith Josephs, Professor of Neurology and Research Scientist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Josephs is a world expert on Parkinson's disease and related Atypical Parkinson disorders as well as Alzheimer's disease and other dementia illness. We discuss...
#24 Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - February 10, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis month, we will turn our attention to cognition in people with Parkinson's disease. In this introduction episode, I talk about the clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment of Parkinson's disease and what this actually means. I discuss how this condition may progress throughout the cou...
#23 Swallow Therapies for Parkinson's Disease (Interviews with Juliana Harl and Tiffany Turner, SLP) (Episode 3)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 25, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, we conclude the month long topic of swallow impairment in Parkinson's disease. I share treatment recommendations with you from two interviews conducted with local speech and language pathologist who specialize in swallowing therapy. Juliana and Tiffany share practice and very us...
#22 Swallowing Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (Episode 2) (Interview with Juliana Harl, Speech-Language Pathologist)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 18, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, I discuss the process of swallowing and areas of dysfunction of swallowing in Parkinson's disease. I explain the three phases of swallowing and many of the problems that occur in each stage related to Parkinson's disease. Then I describe testing available to assess for swallowin...
#21 Swallowing Impairment in Parkinson's disease (Episode 1)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 10, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, I introduce the topic for the month of January on this podcast. The topic is swallowing dysfunction of Parkinson's disease. The medical term for swallowing impairment is dysphagia. This month we will dive deep into this topic reviewing the potential problems that may occur for p...
#19 Update on Clinical Trials for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 03, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAt the recent International Movement Disorder and Parkinson's Disease meeting of 2021, exciting research updates were presented. The clinical trials presented included trials of disease modification, therapies for the motor symptoms, and therapies for the non-motor symptoms. Trials with negativ...
#20 Happy New Year! New Season of Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast Ahead!
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 03, 2022 02:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThank you for supporting the Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast in 2021! We are looking forward to a great year ahead. The format of the Podcast will change slightly this year. Each month or two, the podcast will focus on a clinical problem that is commonly reported in the PD clinic. I will de...
#18 Caregiving Myths that may Sabotage the Care of Your Loved One
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - September 30, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn my clinical practice, I have the opportunity to discuss many caregiving related subjects with my patients and their caregivers. I hear many pervasive opinions on certain topics that many caregivers learn from misinformation on the internet, discussed in support groups, and other resources. Th...
#17: New Technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and Recommendations for Care Partners in monitoring a loved one after DBS surgery(Interview with Dr. Andrew Conner, Oklahoma DBS Neurosurgeon)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - August 30, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis show shares my interview with Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Conner, from the University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery department. Dr. Conner received his DBS training from one of the top rated DBS centers in the world, the University of California San Francisco . In the last few years, the field of...
#16: Servant Caregiving (Interview with caregiver Jack)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - August 13, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTrue happiness results when a caregiver is able to serve a loved one with their entire mind, body and spirit. As caregivers, we have an incredible opportunity to find this happiness in our journey with a loved one battling Parkinson's disease. To find this happiness, we have to put aside our own...
#15: The importance of dietary protein and protein interaction with dopamine therapy for Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - July 14, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsPerhaps you and/or your loved one with Parkinson's disease have read about protein intake and possible interactions with dopamine therapy. You may have read articles recommending a diet low in protein if you have Parkinson's disease. On this episode, I discuss the facts and science behind diet...
#14: Constipation, poor digestive motility, and digestive emergencies you need to know about to help your loved one with Parkinson's disease (Interview with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Matt Blankenship)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - June 20, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, I interview a board certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Matt Blankenship from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Blankenship has experience treating numerous digestive system problems related to Parkinson's disease. He is also one of the most experienced interventionalists in the US regarding D...
#13: How to monitor your loved one for swallowing impairment and what to do about it (Interview with Tiffany Turner, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - June 05, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, I interview a Swallow Specialist from Oklahoma, Tiffany Turner, to learn about how Parkinson's disease may impair swallowing function. Tiffany explains how dysfunction in the nervous system may lead to swallowing difficulty and what clinical signs we need to be aware of as careg...
#12 Leadership in caregiving for a loved one with Parkinson's Disease (interview with caregiver Anka)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - May 27, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsOne of the many challenges in caregiving for a loved one with Parkinson's disease is assuming a new role in the relationship and family. Many of us caregivers may not have been the leader of the family especially related to making decisions, handling the family finances, and even taking care of ...
#11: Klos Clinic: An Unfamiliar Rescue Therapy That You and Your Loved One Need to Know Exists
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - May 11, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsToday's Klos clinic will discuss a rescue therapy option that very few people are ever told about in the Neurology clinic. In fact, this option will certainly be unlikely to be discussed with new rescue therapies on the market such as Inbrija and Kynmobi. Join Dr. Klos for this episode to learn ...
#10: Duopa Pump Therapy (Interview with PD patient JR)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - April 27, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDuopa therapy is an important addition to the treatment options for people with Parkinson's disease. Very few patients and caregivers learn about this therapy from their provider due to lack of experience using the product. Many are reluctant to consider the therapy due to misconceptions about t...
#9: Ask Dr. Klos
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - April 11, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsOn this episode, Dr. Klos answers your questions regarding Parkinson's disease. Thank you for emailing your questions for today's show. If you would like to submit questions for a future show, please email them to [email protected]. Thank you for listening to episode #9. If you would li...
#8: Klos Clinic: Levodopa Phobia: What care partners and caregivers need to know
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - March 30, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMany Parkinson's disease experts have suggested that one of the leading causes of disability for Parkinson's disease patients is the fear of using levodopa (dopamine) therapy by the healthcare provider and/or the patient. This fear stems from myths and misconceptions pervasive on the internet, i...
#7 Klos Clinic: Exercise for the Care Partner/Caregiver and PWP
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - March 04, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAs 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 progr...
#6: Exercise and Physical Therapy for Your Loved One with Parkinson's Disease (interview with Keith Khoo, PT)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - February 15, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsExercise and balance therapy are important interventions in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. But what exercise should a person with Parkinson's disease perform? How often and for how long? Should the carepartner and caregiver engage in regular exercise as well? These are some of the many qu...
#5: Guilt in Caregiving (part 2 of interview with caregiver Alice)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - February 02, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsCaregivers for loved ones with Parkinson's disease experience guilt. There are many reasons why a caregiver may experience guilt along the journey and the severity of the guilt certainly varies. For example, caregivers may feel guilty when taking time away from their duties to pursue personal ti...
#4: Building Confidence as a Care Partner and Caregiver (Interview with Alice part 1)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 18, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAlice is a caregiver for her husband with Parkinson's disease for the last 34 years. This is part one of a two part interview discussing her experience navigating the care partner and then caregiving role. She provides helpful advice to build confidence in your caregiving role. There are many ...
#3: Klos Clinic: Kynmobi for off episodes of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - January 10, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsA common complication of Parkinson's disease is off episodes related to levodopa therapy. After many years of taking levodopa therapy, an individual with Parkinson's disease may experience off episodes in which the benefit of a dose of levodopa therapy may fade resulting in the return of Parkins...
#1: Preview: Dr. Kevin Klos previews his podcast designed to offer hope and confidence for Care Partners and Caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - December 26, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMovement Disorder and Parkinson's Disease specialist, Dr. Kevin Klos, previews his new podcast for Care Partners and Caregivers with loved ones battling Parkinson's disease. Dr. Klos is also a care partner for his mother who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. New episodes will be produced e...
#2: How a clinical trial might benefit your loved one with Parkinson's disease (with guests Joe and Barbara)
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - December 26, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThere are many reasons why patients with Parkinson's disease may choose not to participate in a clinical trial. Many of these reasons may not be valid reasons due to misconceptions about PD clinical trials. Although clinical trials are not ideal for some patients, this episode explores why your ...
#1: Preview: Dr. Kevin Klos previews his podcast designed to offer hope and confidence for Care Partners and Caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast - December 26, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMovement Disorder and Parkinson's Disease specialist, Dr. Kevin Klos, previews his new podcast for Care Partners and Caregivers with loved ones battling Parkinson's disease. Dr. Klos is also a care partner for his mother who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. New episodes will be produced e...
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