Myths & Misconceptions: Cognition in Parkinson's Disease

Some cognition changes related to aging are normal and expected, but how do you tell the difference between those and symptoms of Parkinson's dementia? Uncover the facts vs. fiction on common misunderstandings surrounding PD cognition with neurologist and PD researcher Joseph Quinn, MD. Joseph Quinn, MD is a board certified professor of neurology, Vice Chair for Research, and Parkinson's Center Director at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Quinn's research focuses on cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. View and download the slides: https://www.pmdalliance.org/wp-conten... ** SHOP OUR STORE: Represent PMD Alliance in style while supporting programs that connect and empower everyone impacted by movement disorders ** https://shop.pmdalliance.org/ ** CONNECT WITH US ** Website: https://www.pmdalliance.org/ Facebook:   / pmd.alliance   Instagram:   / pmdalliance   LinkedIn:   / parkinson-&-movement-disorder-alliance   Get virtual event invites: https://pmdalliance.activehosted.com/f/4 Join an online support group: https://www.pmdalliance.org/directory/ ** ARE YOU A CARE PARTNER? Join the conversation on Care Partners Connect ** Facebook:   / parkinsonscarepartners   Instagram:   / parkinsonscarepartners   Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (“PMD Alliance” for short) is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for people impacted by movement disorders to learn, live fully, and spark meaningful connections around them. Welcome to the PMD+ community—we take care of each other here. ALL movement disorders. ALL perspectives. We provide essential resources to those living with a movement disorder diagnosis and to the loved ones and professionals supporting them. With on-demand education and local events, our programs meet people where they are with the promise: there’s a place for you here. PMD Alliance recorded content is made available for informational, educational, and community-building purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or healthcare team with questions or concerns that may arise from what you learn from our speakers. Speakers are responsible for their own content and their appearance on our channel does not mean PMD Alliance endorses all speaker statements.