This Expert Q&A includes Chef Kenny ‘s Golden Blueberry Crisp recipe and cooking demo are part of our 2021 Nutrition Series featuring Dr. Bethany Tennant, naturopathic physician and certified nutrition specialist, and Chef Kenny.

In today’s world, the challenge of acquiring a new job when one has Parkinson’s disease is a new concern for many. In this Expert Q&A, Pam Capraro and Jessica Huerta, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, talk about employment challenges for people with Parkinson’s. They discuss disclosing your diagnosis, requesting support or accommodations from your employer, and what those strategies might look for people with Parkinson’s. They will also talk about how a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor could help you navigate work changes, and they’ll introduce a new virtual support group that they have recently developed.

Expert Q&A on the topic of defining a multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson’s Disease, presented by Suketu M. Khandhar, MD.

Maydon Grant, Manju Bangalore, and Mike McCastle share their experience as kids with parents living with Parkinson’s.

Ray Dorsey, MD, co-author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease, talks about the factors that contribute to a Parkinson’s diagnosis and steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Below is the full video from the Expert Q&A: Tools to Improve your Mood with Suzanna Eller, MA, LMHC, NBCC on January 12, 2021. Thank you to our sponsor, Kyowa Kirin, and to all of the generous donations that help support BGF programs.

Kelly Barmann, Occupational Therapist, shares a tip for Parkinson’s Disease

Soania Mathur, MD and her daughters Sarika, Neha and Mareeya share their experiences communicating about Parkinson’s in their family. Soania was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 27 while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her eldest daughters attend university and her youngest daughter is in high school. They share their experiences talking about Parkinson’s and provide advice to other families.