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In this webinar, Dr. Soania Mathur, family physician and person living with Parkinson’s for over 20 years, speaks with movement disorder specialist Aaron Haug, discussing the most important information to know if you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

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0:00 – Introduction
3:01 – What Symptoms are Looked at When Diagnosing Parkinson’s?
5:26 – The NonMotor (NonMovement) Symptoms of Parkinson’s
8:53 – What's Happening in the Brain to Cause Parkinson’s Symptoms?
9:42 – Why Do These Brain Changes Occur?
13:12 – Medications to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
15:44 – Common First Line Medications
20:41 – Does Treatment Vary for Each Person with Parkinson’s?
22:37 – Type of Physician to See for Parkinson’s
24:37 – Team Approach to Managing Parkinson’s and Taking Ownership
27:50 – Lifestyle Changes to Manage Parkinson’s and the Importance of Exercise
32:30 – The Importance of Remaining Social and Having Community
34:33 – How to Know Which Online Resources to Trust
36:50 – Why to Consider Participating in Parkinson’s Research
39:58 – Most Important Advice for Someone Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s