Tips for Staying Safe During Heat Waves
Many people living with Parkinson's disease experience worsening symptoms in hot weather. As we continue to experience more heat waves and extreme weather, it's important to be prepared! High temperatures can pose significant health risks for people living with Parkinson's. Tips for heat waves for people living with Parkinson's Stay hydrated Some medications for Parkinson's increase dehydration risk, so be sure to drink plenty of water. Aim for eight 8-ounces glasses, or half your body weight in ounces of water (i.e. if you weigh 200 lbs, try to drink 100 ounces of water per day). Avoid sugary drinks, caffeinated [...]
On Time: A Parkinson’s Podcast
On Time is about living with Parkinson’s. Co-hosts Brian Grant and Heather Kennedy share their candid stories of daily living with young onset Parkinson’s, discussing topics like socializing, dating, parenting, and the benefits and challenges of adopting a healthy lifestyle. You can listen and subscribe to On Time wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSVP for the livestream event on April 26, 2022 to meet the hosts and ask your questions. Email your questions to info@briangrant.org.
Watch Video from February Expert Q&A
Watch the recording of our Expert Q&A: Environmental Advocacy with Ted Thompson, senior vice president of public policy at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Senior Attorneys Patti Goldman and Jonathan Kalmuss Katz from Earth Justice from February 9, 2022. Thank you to our sponsors, Amneal and Kyowa Kirin, and to all of the generous donations that help support BGF Parkinson's programs. Watch Video
Diving into the Future
We first met Marlene Kendrick in 2019 when she and her partner, Jack, hosted a small concert in their living room benefitting the Brian Grant Foundation. Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018, Marlene has been a solid supporter of BGF and today she’s a dedicated member of our Program Advisory Committee. A lot has changed for Marlene since 2019. After 20 years in the medical field as a diagnostic ultrasound technician, she retired in April 2021. The last year of her career looked a lot different than she expected because of the Covid pandemic. The pandemic helped her come [...]
Get Outside and Enjoy Summer
Summer is in full swing. Fortunately, this summer looks brighter than last. As things are gradually returning to normal, everyone is excited to get outside and freely be active again. There is plenty of scientific research to back up the belief that being outside in nature is medicine for the mind. Studies have shown over the years that our concentration, cognition, creativity, and productivity can all be boosted by going outside more often. This is especially beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease who struggle with memory and cognition impairment, as well as stress, anxiety, and depression. We had a [...]
Watch Video: Pain and Parkinson’s
Thank you for joining us! Below is the video from the Expert Q&A: Pain and Parkinson's with Dr. Bethany Tennant on July 13, 2021. Thank you to our sponsors, Amneal and Kyowa Kirin, and to all of the generous donations that help support BGF programs. WATCH VIDEO This Expert Q&A and 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. The topics are: Gut Health in March, Pain and Inflammation in July, and Immunity in September, together they will [...]
