PD Educational Video Resources

Rongyi Sun, MD, Postdoctoral Residency Fellow in the Department, presented a bilingual (Mandarin and English) talk on Parkinson’s disease to the Chinese Diaspora Community.

• PD 101: What You and Your Family Should Know: Listen to this multidisciplinary presentation from experts at Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence to learn what you need to know if you have Parkinson's disease or have been recently diagnosed.  The team will include presentations from Dr. Michelle Troche, Speech and Language Pathologist, Dr. Geri Yu, Physical Therapist, Chaplain Linda Golding, and Ms. Erika Adelman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  The group will cover the meaning of diagnosis, impacts of PD on communication and swallowing, the role of Exercise and physical activity, as well as resources that you should be aware of.
• PD 201: When You Want to Know More: Don't miss this presentation that addresses the challenges and solutions of Parkinson's disease as it advances.  You will hear from Ms. Tyaisha Dillon, a patient advocate living with Parkinson's disease who has had DBS and how she navigates life and its complexities, as well as Dr. Brett Youngerman, Neurosurgeon, on advanced treatment options, Dr. Kimberly Kwei, Movement disorders specialist, discussing DBS and its indications, Dr. Geri Yu, physical therapist on how to manage difficult symptoms, Dr. Justine Dallal-York on managing communication and swallowing challenges, as well as Chaplain Linda Golding.

Hiral Shah, MD, delivered a presentation in Spanish at the Parkinson's Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) about the rise of Parkinson's disease and coping strategies.

Navigating Disparities, Ethics, and Stigma in the Black Parkinson’s Community is a Parkinson's Foundation Black History Month special podcast featuring Hiral Shah, MD.
Note: conversation with Dr. Shah starts at 10:00.

• Hiral Shah, MD, talks about living with a complex chronic health conditions caused by Parkinson's disease in the following interviews conducted by HealthiNation/GoodRx:
  • Recognizing Parkinson’s Symptoms Early: What Black Americans Should Know 
  • Living with Parkinson's Disease: the Importance of Staying Connected with Loved Ones
  • 6 Myths About Parkinson’s Disease, According to a Neurologist
  • How Does Parkinson’s Disease Affect Black Americans Differently?

The Journey of Parkinson’s Disease (PD): What is PD? What are the motor symptoms of PD and how do we address them? In this session hear from neurologist Dr. Hiral Shah, community partner Anita Parker, speech therapist Dr. Michelle Troche, occupational therapist Dr. Katrina Long, and caregivers on facing and overcoming the challenges of PD. 

Motor and Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD): Learn about the benefits of physical therapy and exercise from Dr. Lori Quinn and common medications from Dr. Hiral Shah. Listen to Mr. Kermit Smith’s powerful story about how he lives and thrives with PD. Gain insights on neuropsychology evaluations from Dr. Stephanie Assuras, the role of palliative care from Dr. Benzi Kluger, and nutritional information from Shoshana Genack. Finally, learn caregiving organizations and empowerment skills from Ms. Angela Picardo, a caregiver activist.

Holistic Care for Parkinson’s Disease (PD): Hear from social worker Elizabeth Delaney and NYS healthcare navigator Macia Deer on overcoming insurance obstacles and obtaining the proper resources. We close the workshop with an open conversation between people with PD and their caregivers and answer questions.