#10: Duopa Pump Therapy (Interview with PD patient JR)

04/27/21 • 35 min

Duopa therapy is an important addition to the treatment options for people with Parkinson's disease. Very few patients and caregivers learn about this therapy from their provider due to lack of experience using the product. Many are reluctant to consider the therapy due to misconceptions about the procedure and maintenance of the pump system.
On this episode, I interview a patient with Parkinson's disease currently using the Duopa system in my clinical practice. He shares insight into his experience to help caregivers understand better what their loved one may go through and what they may expect in helping their loved one with this therapy. JR provides helpful tips for the caregiver beyond just using the Duopa system that I hope will help you. We are thankful for JR's willingness to join us on this podcast.
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#9: Ask Dr. Klos

On this episode, Dr. Klos answers your questions regarding Parkinson's disease. Thank you for emailing your questions for today's show.
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Thank you for listening to episode #9. If you would like to find more resources for care partners and caregivers for loved ones with PD, please check out www.pdcaring.com.

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#11: Klos Clinic: An Unfamiliar Rescue Therapy That You and Your Loved One Need to Know Exists

Today's Klos clinic will discuss a rescue therapy option that very few people are ever told about in the Neurology clinic. In fact, this option will certainly be unlikely to be discussed with new rescue therapies on the market such as Inbrija and Kynmobi. Join Dr. Klos for this episode to learn more about this important option to help your loved one battle off times. If this therapy seems reasonable to consider, please discuss with your loved one and the healthcare provider to see if this option is right for your loved one.
Please visit pdcaring.com for a recipe for this rescue therapy and more resources.
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