Hearing and PD

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sAm1DCxWj5gHave you ever felt like conversations have become more difficult, especially in restaurants, family gatherings, or other noisy places?Many people with Parkinson's are surprised to learn that it isn't always their hearing that's changed - it can be how the brain processes sound. Parkinson's can make it harder to filter out background noise, making conversations more tiring and sometimes frustrating.In this week's Pearls for Parkinson's, we explore why listening can take more effort with Parkinson's and share simple strategies that can make communication easier, including:Reducing background noiseUsing visual cues like facial expressions and lip movementsSimple ways to help others communicate more effectively with youSometimes, making conversations easier isn't about turning up the volume - it's about turning down the distractions.Tune in for practical tips to help you stay connected with the people who matter most.To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pdWisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinsonfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiparkinson/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/