Paula Wiener discusses Parkinson's disease
Paula Wiener, Information Specialist at National Parkinson Foundation discusses Parkinson's disease.
In this week's episode you will learn about:
- If you hands shake, do you have Parkinson's disease?
- Are there medications that can help with the symptoms?
- Are there certain ways that parkinson's medications have to be taken?
- Is it normal to have hallucinations or paranoia with parkinson's disease?
- Should you take your own meds when admitted to the hospital?
- What is the Aware and Care Hospital kit?
- Do certain neurologists specialize in movement disorders?
Paula Wiener
Paula is a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of professional experience. Her work has mainly been in geriatrics with special emphasis on dementia and Parkinson's disease.
As information specialist at the National Parkinsons Foundation she answers help desk questions, make referrals, and offer emotional support to patients, family members, and professionals dealing with Parkinson's disease on the national toll-free Helpline and via email.
1-800-4PD INFO
1-800-473-4636
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