Flathead Valley Parkinson's Support Group

[WEBINAR RECORDING] MEN AND PARKINSON’S

Parkinson’s can affect nearly every system in your body and may touch nearly every aspect of your life. So, it’s no surprise that understanding sex and gender differences and how they impact Parkinson’s is an important consideration for living well.

This webinar focuses on issues experienced by men living with Parkinson’s and includes information and opinions shared among panelists Allan Cole, PhD (professor UT/Austin), Danny Bega, MD (urologist), Michael S. Fitts, MS, Arun Mather, MD (urologist), and Kent Toland, MD (urologist, retired). The panel discussed a variety of topics, including:

• Common concerns and challenges
• “Plumbing” issues
• Erectile dysfunction
• Medication strategies
• ON times vs. OFF times
• Reconciling self-image
• Professional transitions, accommodations, and career modifications