Parkinson Association Santa Barbara Symposium (2025) Q&A with J. Eric Ahlskog and Jori Fleisher

Jori Fleisher and J. Eric Ahlskog answer audience questions, moderated by Sharon Basham at the 2025 Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara annual symposium Definitions of Parkinson's, Parkinsonism, Parkinsonism, and Supranuclear Palsy, together with their symptoms What is drug induced Parkinson's Nutrition, diet, and the gut-brain connection, especially in regards to vitamins and supplements that might be helpful with PD Parkinson's and the effects of alcohol Marijuana (and cannabis) use and the progression of Parkinson's COVID 19 and long COVID and the effects on PD What types of exercise and exercise programs, including how much and how often, benefit Parkinson's What about portable neuromodulation stimulation? What is the understanding of genetics and Parkinson's? How would you advise someone that might be interested in participating in a research study? What do caregivers do to get more support and seeking help?