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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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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 3, 20254 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 27, 20256 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 21, 20253 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 8, 20253 min read
March: Facial Masking
Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role Facial masking or hypomimia is characterized by slow and constrained facial movements,...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Feb 28, 20254 min read
Aspiration and Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo This article of "Nutrition 101"...
Renee Rouleau
Feb 22, 20253 min read
Nutrition 101: Acid Reflux
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo In this edition of Nutrition...
Renee Rouleau
Feb 7, 20254 min read
Inside Belmont’s OTD Partnership with Bridges for Parkinson's
Click here to read more about our Occupational Therapy Doctorate program partnership with Belmont University !
Colleen Bridges
Feb 4, 20251 min read
February: Speech and Swallowing
February: Speech and Swallowing Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role Dopamine is a significant neurotransmitter, meaning it...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Jan 30, 20253 min read
Nutrition 101 for Parkinson's
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Nutrition is this year’s theme...
Colleen Bridges
Jan 24, 20253 min read
January 2025: Nutrition 101
Written by: Colleen Bridges - M. Ed, NSCA-CPT; Renee Rouleau - B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at...
Colleen Bridges
Jan 11, 20253 min read
January 2025: Vision
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role As humans, vision is our dominant sense, with research suggesting that up...
Colleen Bridges
Jan 10, 20254 min read
December: Cognition
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role It is now recognized that Parkinson’s Disease is defined by more than its...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Nov 22, 20243 min read
November: Nutrition
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L A healthy diet is critical for everyone, but with Parkinson’s Disease, extra focus should...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Oct 25, 20243 min read
October: Fall Prevention
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L Each year around 60% of people with Parkinson’s Disease experience a fall. This can range...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Oct 3, 20244 min read
August: Fine Motor
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTR/L with additional credit to Caylin Dean and Kelly Struthers (OTR/L) Dopamine’s Role Fine motor...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Aug 2, 20246 min read
July: Traveling
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTR/L For most people, traveling can bring at least a few minor frustrations; planning, security...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Jul 13, 20244 min read
“Working Together: Laurie and Theresa and What Came To Be”
Written By: Theresa Kuhn, Retired LMT, Register Yoga Instructor, Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist, Functional Aging Specialist Living with...
Theresa Kuhn
Jun 28, 20243 min read
The Bridges For Parkinson's Exercise Prescription
Written By: Colleen Bridges, M. Ed., NSCA-CPT, Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist Dear Fighters and Care-partners, Let me start out by...
Colleen Bridges
Jun 8, 20247 min read
June: Sleep and Rest
Written By: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTR/L Dopamine’s Role Nearly a third of our lifetime is spent asleep, and during this critical window...
Dr. Caitlin Bender
Jun 6, 20245 min read
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