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The Parkinson's Vitality Project Podcast

The Parkinson's Vitality Project Podcast

By Anne Gould-Ruete

This podcast will hopefully help people with Parkinson's and their friends and family learn about things they can do to improve the quality of their lives.
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Depression in Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson's Vitality Project PodcastApr 15, 2020

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Interview with Anne Muskopf- Support Groups and Community Resources for people with PD

Interview with Anne Muskopf- Support Groups and Community Resources for people with PD

In this episode, I speak with Anne Muskopf. Anne is the Director of the Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson's Family Support Program at the Jewish Family and Children Services in Waltham, MA. We discuss the value that community programs bring to people with PD as well as discuss the value of support groups.

You can find out more information about the Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson's Family Support Program here: https://www.jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Older-Adults/Parkinsons-Family-Support

To find local information about support groups you can go to he American Parkinson's Disease Association, Parkinson's Foundation, Davis Phinney, or Michael J. Fox Foundation websites

American Parkinson's Disease Association: www.apda.org

Parkinson Foundation: www.parkinson.org

Michael J. Fox Foundation: www.michaeljfox.org

Davis Phinney Foundation: www.davisphinneyfoundation.org

May 11, 202227:44
Women with Parkinson's Disease

Women with Parkinson's Disease

As we move from Women's History Month to Parkinson's Disease Awareness month, I felt it was important to take some time and talk about the impact of Parkinson's Disease on Women. Women are not diagnosed with PD as frequently as men and experience different symptoms of Parkinson's that will impact their lives differently than their male counterparts.

In this episode, I discuss how women with PD experience different interactions between women and healthcare professionals and different symptoms compared with men. We also discuss why women are under-represented in research about PD and how this impacts our understanding of what women experience with PD. Finally, we talk about how women experience more social challenges than men overall which complicates their ability to care for themselves.

I hope this episode highlights some of the challenges that women with PD face and offers some space to open up discussions about how we can better support women to ensure they have the best quality care and lives possible.

Mar 30, 202209:35
Is it Pain or Parkinson's?- Talking about pain

Is it Pain or Parkinson's?- Talking about pain

This week on the podcast I talk about pain.
Pain is an under-recognized and under-reported symptom of Parkinson's Disease. Because of this, it is inadequately treated despite being one of the most bothersome symptoms of PD at any stage of the disease. In this episode, we talk about the different types of pain that are experienced by people with Parkinson's, and some of the ways that people can help to manage their pain.

Mar 02, 202216:04
Talking about Getting Dizzy- Orthostatic Hyptension

Talking about Getting Dizzy- Orthostatic Hyptension

Orthostatic Hypotension affects up to 1/3 of all people with Parkinson's and can have devastating consequences. In this episode, Anne discusses what Orthostatic Hypotension is, how it is diagnosed, and strategies for how to manage it in your daily life.

Feb 16, 202217:58
The Tables are Turned... Dr. Anne gets Interviewed

The Tables are Turned... Dr. Anne gets Interviewed

In this episode of the Parkinson's Vitality Project Podcast the tables are turned! Dr. Caroline Morris is interviewing me about my newest program helping people to improve their life through small individualized changes that will heave impacts on their overall health through coaching. We talk about what coaching is and how it can help people by focusing on the individual and allowing for open safe space to figure out how to achieve optimal wellness.

If you are interested in finding out more about my coaching programs or are interested in scheduling a free discovery call to see if coaching is right for you, you can visit my website at: www.envisionptw.com

You can also follow me at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/envisionptwell/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/envisionptwell/?show_switched_toast=1&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0

Oct 13, 202123:51
The Heart of Parkinson's: Interview with Caroline Morris

The Heart of Parkinson's: Interview with Caroline Morris

I am back from my hiatus and excited to interview Dr. Caroline Morris, physical therapist and health coach who specializes in working with people who have cardiac conditions. We discuss some of the common cardiac issues that people with Parkinson's have and what people can do to help manage these lesser talked about issues in PD. 

If you want to know more about Dr. Caroline, you can find her at: https://carolinemorris.com/

You can follow Dr. Caroline on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-morris-pt-dpt-b9300769/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinehmorr

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDxqM9x7om1Ihc6vHpO4yw/about

Sep 29, 202123:32
The Parkinson's Foundation with Melody McLaughlin
Apr 21, 202130:56
Parkinson's Art of Expression- PARTE with Stephanie Smith Goodman Part 2

Parkinson's Art of Expression- PARTE with Stephanie Smith Goodman Part 2

This week is the 2nd episode on the podcast where I speak with Stephanie Smith Goodman who is the creator of the Parkinson's Art of Expression (PARTE) program. In this episode we talk about how she became interested in working with people with PD and how she came to be involved at the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center in Overland Park, KS. Stephanie describes some of the activities that are included in a PARTE classes and she even has me participate in one of the activities.

Stephanie is working on increasing access to PARTE for people around the country through training more coaches to lead these programs. Her next training is April 10-11, 2021 at GroupHab Physical Therapy and Wellness in Simpsonville, SC. If you are interested in finding more about this training date you can contact Dr. Patrice Hazan at info@therehabfitness.com or by calling (864) 525-2654.

For more information about the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness center you can visit their website: https://www.thepewc.org/ , email info@thepewc.org, or call (913) 276-4665.

Apr 07, 202123:58
Parkinson's Art of Expression- PARTE with Stephanie Smith Goodman

Parkinson's Art of Expression- PARTE with Stephanie Smith Goodman

This week is the 1st of 2 episodes on the podcast where I speak with Stephanie Smith Goodman who is the creator of the Parkinson's Art of Expression (PARTE) program. In this episode we talk about how she became interested in working with people with PD and how she came to be involved at the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center in Overland Park, KS. Stephanie describes some of the activities that are included in a PARTE classes and she even has me participate in one of the activities.

Stephanie is working on increasing access to PARTE for people around the country through training more coaches to lead these programs. Her next training is April 10-11, 2021 at GroupHab Physical Therapy and Wellness in Simpsonville, SC. If you are interested in finding more about this training date you can contact Dr. Patrice Hazan at info@therehabfitness.com or by calling (864) 525-2654.

For more information about the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness center you can visit their website: https://www.thepewc.org/ , email info@thepewc.org, or call (913) 276-4665.

Apr 01, 202125:08
Interview with Amanda Bouchard from Northeast Passage
Mar 24, 202121:47
Interview with Brett Miller from 110 Fitness
Mar 10, 202125:60
Resources for people with Parkinson's
Feb 24, 202112:37
New Years Resolutions, Visions and Goals
Feb 10, 202113:51
Oral Health Mini Series Episode 3: Interview with Cassandra Lorie, Occupational Therapist

Oral Health Mini Series Episode 3: Interview with Cassandra Lorie, Occupational Therapist

This is the 3rd and final episode of the Oral Health Mini Series. In this series, we have looked  at the importance of oral health and how to maintain it. I will be speaking with a dentist, speech and language pathologist and an occupational therapist about why oral health is important for overall health and what you can do to help keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy.

On this episode I am once again speaking with Cassie Lorie, Occupational Therapist from Brain Body Better. We discuss some of the difficulties that people with Parkinson's and other mobility problems can have when performing their oral care. We also discuss some exercises that people can do to help maintain their hand and arm function to make it easier to do good oral care as well as adaptive equipment that people can use to help them maintain good oral health. 

I hope you enjoyed this mini series! 

Some of the resources we talk about during this episode include:

A downloadable resource of the recommendations Cassie outlined:  https://www.canva.com/design/DAENQ5appE0/B6Y1UfpElfhWTAekVrChSg/view?utm_content=DAENQ5appE0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness Video of "7 Helpful Hand Exercises for People with Parkinson's": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez2GeaMa4c8


You can find Cassie at:
https://www.engagebrainbodybetter.com/
https://www.brainbodybetter.com/

If you want to contact Anne, you can reach her at:
anne.envision@gmail.com

Or you can find me on my social media platforms:
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/anne.gouldruete

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_pd_pt/
https://www.instagram.com/envisionptwell/

Nov 18, 202021:10
Oral Health Mini Series Episode 2: Interview with Kaila McCarthy, Speech Therapist
Nov 11, 202031:40
Oral Health Mini Series Episode 1: Interview with Gregory Wu, DMD
Nov 04, 202023:11
Getting it all done- Tips for energy conservation to help get through your day
Sep 30, 202015:16
Interview with Cassie Lorie Part 2: Occupational therapy for people with Parkinson's
Sep 16, 202024:59
Interview with Cassie Lorie Part 1: An Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Sep 02, 202022:29
Interview with Kaila McCarthy: An Introduction to Speech Therapy for Parkinson's
Aug 19, 202026:56
All about Pain: Interview with Katie Moulison Part 2
Aug 05, 202019:40
All about Pain: Interview with Katie Moulison Part 1
Jul 22, 202018:20
Interview with Casey Farlow, Part 2
Jul 08, 202022:36
Interview with Casey Farlow, Part 1
Jun 24, 202019:59
Interview With Caitlin Hyatt- Music therapy For Parkinson's Disease
Jun 10, 202026:17
Interview with Char Grossman: Yoga with Parkinson's Disease, and YogaReach Mindful Movement for Parkinson's Disease
May 27, 202021:23
Interview with Sarah Palmer: Rock Steady Boxing, PWR!Moves and PD
May 13, 202030:20
Fatigue and Apathy in Parkinson's
Apr 29, 202011:24
Pain and Parkinson's Disease
Apr 22, 202012:38
Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Apr 15, 202013:34
Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease
Apr 08, 202011:15
Sleep in Parkinson's Disease
Apr 01, 202011:07
The importance of Community
Mar 25, 202007:48
Personal Trainers and Parkinson's

Personal Trainers and Parkinson's

In this episode Anne interviews Emily Duval Ledger, the Owner and Lead Trainer for Recreation Fitness in Long Beach, CA. Emily specializes in working with clients who have chronic or neurologic conditions – like Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Lupus, and Multiple Sclerosis – to help them manage their symptoms, and improve the quality of their lives. In addition to one-on-one training, she and her team offer PD Fit for Parkinson’s classes, which combine PWR!Moves, boxing, and functional training in a fun group setting.

We talk about why people with PD can benefit from working with a personal trainer to continue exercising and staying well in their daily lives.

Mar 11, 202022:08
Exercise and Parkinson's- Part 2, What types of exercise are out there?

Exercise and Parkinson's- Part 2, What types of exercise are out there?

In this episode, Anne discusses all the different types of exercise that benefit people with Parkinson's and why they are important. We discuss aerobic exercise, strengthening, stretching and flexibility and skill or balance training.

Feb 26, 202013:36
The Role of Exercise in Managing Parkinson's Disease
Feb 12, 202009:38
The Importance of Mindset
Jan 28, 202009:37
Welcome to the Podcast
Jan 28, 202006:01