Sleep is an important part of physical and mental health, but Parkinson’s symptoms and medication side effects can make a good night’s sleep hard to find. Insomnia, nocturia, medication wearing off, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and more can interrupt sleep. Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss the latest research on the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s disease (PD) and share practical strategies for setting yourself up for the best rest possible.
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In this episode, Soania Mathur, MD, retired family physician and member of The Michael J Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) Patient Council, leads a conversation with:
Wanda Kim Lilley, a member of the MJFF Patient Council who was diagnosed with PD in 2012.
Emmanuel During, MD, a clinical associate professor of neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a sleep specialist.
Okeanis Vaou, MD, movement disorders division chief at University of Texas Health in San Antonio. She’s also a sleep specialist.
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