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COVID-19 Limited Series: The Pandemic and Your Parkinson’s Care
Published 6 years ago
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In our first episode, we dive into practical tips for managing your Parkinson’s during COVID-19. Michael J. Fox Foundation Patient Council member Larry Gifford leads a conversation with Rachel Dolhun, MD, a board-certified movement disorder specialist and Vice President of Medical Communications at MJFF, and, Katie Amodeo, a movement disorder specialist at the University of Rochester and a graduate of the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders, about:
Getting the most out of telemedicine
The impact of social distancing on those who need in-home care
DBS care
Managing stress and anxiety
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Getting the most out of telemedicine
The impact of social distancing on those who need in-home care
DBS care
Managing stress and anxiety
Rather listen on-the-go? Subscribe to our Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast on iTunes or through any podcast app on your smartphone or tablet.
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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted