Meet the Gilkey family. Former landscape architect, Michael A. Gilkey, Sr., lovingly called “Mic”, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 14 years ago. After 38 years of marriage Kathy Gilkey is now a caregiver, having to adapt constantly to her husband’s ever-changing, debilitating condition. But Neuro Challenge Foundation has given Mic something Parkinson’s disease stole from more »
Dr. Dean Sutherland discusses what to do if a Parkinson patient needs to be hospitalized.
Dr. Dean Sutherland explains coordinated care and its importance in the treatment of Parkinson Disease.
Dr. Dean Sutherland answers the question, “Is there anyway to detect Parkinson disease before the obvious symptoms start?
Dr. Dean Sutherland explains the use of CoQ10, an over-the-counter vitamin supplement that may help Parkinson and other motor disorder patients.
Dr. Dean Sutherland answers the question, “What is Parkinson Plus Syndrome?”
“To Be Patient” PBS WEDU – November 2009 (West Coast Journal) Neuro Challenge Foundation and Sarasota Memorial Hospital join forces to create an Integrated Medicine Program for the Parkinson Disease community in Sarasota, FL
Neuro Challenge Foundation brings hope to 15,000 people affected by Parkinson Disease in Sarasota and supports excellence in Parkinson Disease and movement disorder care, outreach and research.
Follow a patient’s journey as she considers and then proceeds with deep brain stimulation surgery for the treatment of Parkinson Disease symptoms. Surgery is performed at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL in 2009. Discussion of DBS as a viable treatment for some patients in the earlier stages of PD.
