Living with Parkinson’s comes with a variety of symptoms, some of which can be unexpected, and frankly, embarrassing. Drooling, bladder issues and sexual dysfunction are hard to talk about, even with loved ones or your doctor – and can affect your self-image, your intimate relationships or the way you move through the world. In audio from this Third Thursdays webinar, listen to our expert panel of people living with Parkinson’s, a care partner and a movement disorder specialist discuss Parkinson’s taboo topics and ways that you can navigate hard conversations and embarrassment.
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Jim McNasby, MJFF General Counsel and Patient Council member, leads a discussion with panelists:
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Karen Jaffe, MD, an MJFF Patient Council member who was diagnosed with PD in 2007. She’s also a retired OB/GYN and co-founder of wellness center, InMotion.
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Marc Jaffe, who is Karen’s care partner and husband as well as a comedian, writer, and Parkinson’s research advocate.
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Benzi Kluger, MD, MS, a professor of neurology and medicine and director of the Palliative Care Research Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
View a transcript of the podcast.
Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for many years, MJFF’s Parkinson’s Buddy Network is a free, online platform that helps you find new connections, access educational resources and engage in important dialogue. Join our community today.
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