New Podcast Walnut Creek: Living Better with Parkinson’s Disease

Walnut Creek CA

07 April, 2022

11:28 PM

Description

Picture NBA player Brian Grant, known for his tenacity and fearlessness on the court. After pushing his body through conditioning, training, and contentious games, he learns he has Parkinson’s disease two years into retirement. Naturally, this came as an enormous shock. However, Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological conditions in the world. In fact, by 2040, the number of people living with Parkinson’s is set to double. Once Brian learned how to navigate living with this disease, he launched The Brian Grant Foundation (BGF) to “help people become their best, even when it seems impossible.” The disease not only affects your movements, but it can affect your mental health, non-motor skills, among other functions, completely altering your way of life. And often, people experience symptoms years prior to the onset of other more prominent ailments.Tune in to this episode now! >>In this new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Katrina Kahl, Executive Director of The Brian Grant Foundation. Katrina has over 20 years of experience in public health and advocacy. She is also known for her work as the Associate Director of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Together, Kirsten and Katrina discuss the science behind the disease, the causes, symptoms, and methods to help alleviate some of the issues surrounding Parkinson’s. They also talk about the origins of the foundations, some current projects, and the abundance of free resources that BGF offers to help improve the quality of life for those with Parkinson’s. Big Three from Episode #083: Parkinson’s is not simply a movement disorder. It deeply affects your neurological functions, sleep, mood, mental health, smell, and more. Exercise and a healthy diet are the most important factors in aiding Parkinson’s symptoms.The Brian Grant Foundation provides a host of FREE tools and resources to help improve the well-being of those with Parkinson’s. Resources include, expert webinars, exercise videos, cooking videos, even mindfulness classes. For more information on how to access, visit www.BrianGrant.org.[Ad] Do you need help with legal planning for yourself or an older adult in your family? Whether it’s a power of attorney, advance healthcare directive, or other estate planning needs, the Absolute Trust Counsel team is here for you. We want to make sure you and your loved ones are protected. To get started today, with a FREE discovery call, visit our calendar to pick a date and time that works best for you, and let’s discuss your needs! If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by calling 925.943.2740 or sending an email to [email protected] or Watch Now! >>