2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

In this episode the boys discuss how tech can make life a little easier for people with Parkinson’s.

From voice assistants, to messaging tips and how Siri can help you listen to your favourite podcast.

We also discuss Parkinson’s ON, a new app which aims to track symptoms, help with medication timing and generally improve your Parky life..

Plus more people with Parkinson’s doing amazing things. The man who’s rediscovered his love for playing Led Zep in the spare bedroom and a woman who’s fixed her 10 year old dishwasher...

Thanks to

Charlie Appleyard @CA_Annapurna

Helga MacFarlane @HMellMac

Kate

The Parkinson Magazine (Kuhan's article)

GMB Interview with Dave Clark

Download the Parkinson's ON app for free on your iPhone or Android

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This week we speak to retired PE teacher, Christine Stanley. Christine has always loved being active and despite being diagnosed with cancer and then Parkinson's she hasn't lost her passion for life. She's recently become a Nordic walking instructor and credits it with giving her a sense of hope. Christine shares her tips on positivity and battling against the odds.

Hosts

@DaveClarkTV

@morethanatremor (Kuhan)

Guests

@Stanner96187706 (Christine)

Links

Man uses sculpting as therapy for Parkinson’s

Jagdeep's Annapurna Trek fundraising

British Nordic Walking

Parkinson's Rugby article

DBS couple

Decathlon Nordic walking poles

In this episode we speak to Professor Rimona Weil from University College London. Rimona is one of the world’s leading experts in Parkinson’s dementia.

It’s not as depressing as you might think!

She talks about ground breaking research which has discovered a link between vision and dementia, tells us who’s most at risk and whether it’s possible to prevent it! Plus how using pictures of cats and dogs can help to understand how cognition is affected in Parkinson’s.

We also talk about people’s reluctance to talk about Parkinson’s dementia...

If you want to get involved with the professor’s latest research project, which will involve at least 5 visits to London, brain scans and blood tests, you can email her: [email protected]

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/thinking-and-memory-changes

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/research-blog/ask-expert/its-time-talk-about-parkinsons-dementia

Parkinsons .. Top 10 worst symptoms

In this episode @DaveClarkTV and @morethanatremor (Kuhan) discuss the most troublesome Parkinson’s symptoms. Parkinson's Europe surveyed nearly a thousand Parkie’s with fascinating results.

So what’s the number one worst symptom ? Shaking? Speech problems? Low mood?

Have a listen and find out what tops the chart....

A huge THANKYOU to @kimrobsonuk for the chart. voice over and contributors Michèle and Katy..

In this special bonus edition Kuhan and Dave join 300 people Walking For Parkinson’s at London's Battersea Park.

Parkinson’s UK host a series of fundraising walks around the UK.

Everyone walking has their own Parkie story to tell, the boys find out about a few of them...

Walk for Parkinson's

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