EP 32 - The Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk

🎙️ We’re back with episode 32 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.In Episode 32 of Parkinson Weekly, Prof. Bas Bloem returns with the third Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk, answering three insightful questions from listeners.This episode explores the fascinating relationship between art, dopamine, creativity, and brain function, including how art may support wellbeing in Parkinson’s disease and why future clinical trials could help define its therapeutic potential.Bas also discusses altered perception in Parkinson’s, including hearing, vision, proprioception, posture awareness, and how practical tools such as visual feedback may help support therapy.The episode concludes with an open and thoughtful discussion on lifespan in Parkinson’s disease. Bas explains why honest conversations about prognosis, quality of life, falls, swallowing, infections, and multidisciplinary care are essential, while also highlighting the positive impact that specialist support and services such as ParkinsonNet can have on outcomes.A wide-ranging Helpdesk episode covering creativity, perception, realistic hope, and practical ways to support better living with Parkinson’s disease.Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.