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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 27 MIN

Parkinson's Related Exhaustion, Personal Care Challenges, and Why Exercise Helps

from The Parkinson's Podcast · host Davis Phinney Foundation

In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, hosts Heather Kennedy and Kat Hill, along with Chris Krueger, honor their late friend Wayne Gilbert and explore the challenging distinction between fatigue and apathy. They offer practical advice for managing energy levels, including the counterintuitive insight that more movement can actually reduce tiredness, and share tips for grandparents navigating visits with multiple grandchildren. The conversation also tackles personal grooming struggles, with candid solutions like wash-and-go haircuts, dry shampoo, and simplified self-care routines that make daily life more manageable.  Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup

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