Life with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is shaped by myriad factors, including sexual orientation and gender identity which can affect access to care, lifestyle decisions and more. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast, our expert panel shares their personal stories and discusses the ongoing research into the health concerns and needs of LGBTQ+ people living with PD. To connect with others for support and community, join the Parkinson’s Buddy Network.
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Tune in to hear guest host Lydia Chain, senior content producer at MJFF, lead a conversation with:
- Jace Flatt, PhD, MPH, who is an associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Public Health and runs the Parkinson’s Research with Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (PRIDE) study.
- Stephanie Smart, an embodied movement specialist, parent and wife who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018.
- Bernard Whitman, a brand and political strategist, author and husband who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2017.
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