This podcast includes a conversation with Dr. Soania Mathur who has Young-onset Parkinson’s disease. During the interview she outlines how she frames Parkinson’s related topics with her children and a few tools that can help guide communication around the subject. You can click the link below to hear the conversation “Parenting with Parkinson’s-Challenges & Opportunities” conducted by Chad and Tonya Walker on their podcast, PD Connect.

This resource is a starting place as you assess the financial considerations that accompany chronic diseases, like Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s Foundation provides a few tips such as developing a financial plan, revisiting previous financial commitments, and considering the benefits of speaking with a financial planner. Along with the tips, Parkinson’s Foundation provides links to resources that will help you start the process.

Another PD Connect podcast resource. Chad and Tonya Walker bring in a licensed clinical social worker, Anissa Mitchell, to chat about the topic of intimacy and Parkinson’s disease. The discussion covers the spectrum of intimacy, pinpointing the relevance of each area and how to seek support when you need it.

Sherri Woodbridge, one of the authors for Parkinson’s News Today, writes a piece outlining 8 ways for caregivers to make sure their needs are being met in light of caring for their partners. Sherri always brings personal and practical components to her articles and provides needed tips for those who may be overextending themselves or find themselves without a support system.