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Articles on Parkinson's Disease & Symptom Management
Our collection of resources features in-depth articles on Parkinson’s Disease designed to inform, inspire, and empower those living with the condition, along with their families, caregivers, and supporters.
From recent research to practical tips for daily living, our Parkinson’s Disease articles cover a wide range of topics, including symptom management, exercise benefits and nutrition guidance. These articles offer valuable insights to help you navigate your journey with confidence.
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This Fall, Don’t Fall! A Practical Guide to Staying Strong, Steady, and Confident
Colleen Bridges M.Ed , NSCA-CPT, PDFS, Belmont University Occupational Therapy Advisory Board and founder of Bridges for Parkinson’s Fitness and Wellness Program Fall season brings cooler weather, holiday gatherings, and plenty of reasons to celebrate—but it also brings a surprising rise in f all-related injuries. As days get shorter and environments get busier, balance challenges can increase, especially for older adults. But here’s the good news: falls are not inevitable.
Colleen Bridges
Nov 153 min read
Nootropics, Red Light Therapy, and Adaptogens in Parkinson’s Disease: “Separating Hope from Hype”
Written By: Renee Rouleau- M.S. Neuroscience and Bridges for Parkinson’s Medical Science Advisor Social media is full of wellness influencers promising that certain supplements or gadgets can “boost brain power” or even “reverse Parkinson’s Disease.” Buzzwords like nootropics , red light therapy , and adaptogens pop up everywhere. For people living with Parkinson’s, these claims can sound encouraging—but it’s essential to look past the marketing and understand what the scien
Renee Rouleau
Nov 153 min read
Caring for Care Partners
Written By: Kristi Riker OTD, OTR/L Care Partner Burnout: Studies show that care partners of individuals with PD are at a higher risk for mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression. This may be due to the pressure of their many responsibilities, concern for the health of their loved one, stress over healthcare finances, neglect of their own health to prioritize others, and many other reasons. A care partner’s mental health state is also highly correlated with the
Kristi Riker
Nov 65 min read
The Truth About Social Media Trends in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- M.S. Neuroscience and Bridges for Parkinson’s Medical Science Advisor Are you hooked on social media? How many of you spend time scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok? If you do, chances are you’ve seen a flood of health claims—posts promising that you’ll feel amazing in under two weeks if you just buy a recipe book, drink cherry juice by the gallon, sip probiotic sodas, or load up on electrolytes. If you're living with Parkinson’s Diseas
Renee Rouleau
Oct 253 min read
Why Stretching is SO Important with PD
Try these amazing stretches to help with Parkinson's rigidity
Kristi Riker
Oct 43 min read
GLP-1 receptor agonists and the Future of Parkinson’s
GLP-1 receptors and Parkinson's Disease
Renee Rouleau
Sep 204 min read
Supplements and Parkinson's Disease
Learn about how how supplements can help people with Parkinson's Disease.
Renee Rouleau
Aug 303 min read
Breathing and Parkinson's Disease
Learn how Parkinson's Disease affects breathing and techniques for improving the quality of your breathing
Kristi Riker
Aug 304 min read
Dexterity with Parkinson's Disease
Learn about how Parkinson's Disease affects dexterity and how to use adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (ADL's)
Kristi Riker
Aug 24 min read
Traveling Tips
Written by Kristi Riker OTD, OTR/L How Vacations Can Affect Parkinson’s Disease: Did you know researchers have found almost half of...
Kristi Riker
Jul 183 min read
Craving Control: Why Sugar Is So Tempting in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- M.S. Neuroscience and Bridges for Parkinson’s medical contributor With Parkinson's Disease (PD), you may...
Renee Rouleau
Jul 54 min read
Brain Food Over Buzzwords: What Science Says About Diets and Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S. Neuroscience, University of Buffalo I promised you we’d be back to talk about dieting, one of my favorite...
Renee Rouleau
Jun 213 min read
Fueling the Brain and Body: Why a Balanced Diet Matters in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo We’re back for another great...
Renee Rouleau
Jun 75 min read
June: Sleep and Rest
Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role Nearly a third of our lifetime is spent asleep, and during this critical window the brain...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Jun 65 min read
Can What’s On Our Food Affect Our Brain? The Link Between Pesticides, Nutrition, and Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Can What’s On Our Food Affect...
Renee Rouleau
May 234 min read
The Vital Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo The Vital Role of Vitamins and...
Renee Rouleau
May 103 min read
Mental Health Awareness
May: Mental Health Awareness Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role Parkinson’s Disease is a movement disorder characterized by...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
May 34 min read
April: Freezing of Gait
Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role For the general population, the primary automatic mode of motor control is intact....
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Mar 276 min read
Accelerate Your Hydration
By: Lexi Shever, Belmont OTD Capstone Student Hydration plays an important role in numerous regulatory processes in the body including...
Lexi Shever
Mar 213 min read
The Vagus Nerve and Digestion in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo The Vagus Nerve and Digestion...
Renee Rouleau
Mar 83 min read
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