Leder Tapped for Parkinson’s Disease Articles聽
Adena Leder, D.O., director of 黑料导航鈥檚 Parkinson鈥檚 Program, is featured in three Everyday Health聽articles detailing strategies and best practices for both caregivers and Parkinson鈥檚 disease patients when , practicing , and supporting .
When taking a trip, she advises setting realistic expectations about activity levels and the kind of travel that is intended. She also suggests utilizing available mobility aids and bringing extra medication in case of unexpected delays. For those facing difficulties with communication and swallowing, Leder emphasizes the importance of seeing a speech language pathologist, who can offer techniques to improve vocalizations and prevent aspiration. Finally, she reminds caregivers to take care of their personal needs and join an emotional support group if needed.