Sleep, Parkinson's & Living Well Today with Dr. Ron Postuma
The Parkinson's Podcast · Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's
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Show Notes
Parkinson's can affect sleep in many ways, ranging from trouble falling or staying asleep at night to excessive sleepiness during the day. Good sleep boosts everything from your mood to your ability to think and process to your physical movement. Understanding sleep problems and Parkinson's is often the first step you can take to enhance your sleep.
In this podcast, Dr. Postuma discusses:
- What causes sleep problems in Parkinson's
- The difference between sleep changes related to aging and those related to Parkinson's
- The difference between sleepiness and fatigue
- The connection between sleep and medication
- Different types of sleep disorders (somnolence, insomnia, REM sleep behavior disorder) and how to treat them
- And much more!
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