Living Well with Parkinson's: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know in 2025
This episode of Wellness Connection MD celebrates Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Dr. McMinn welcomes two extraordinary guests to shine a compassionate and informed light on Parkinson’s disease. Nurse Practitioner Laura Lieb, a Parkinson’s specialist at UAB and community coordinator for the American Parkinson's Disease Association, joins the conversation alongside caregiver, support group leader, and former Care Navigator for the Parkinson's Association of Alabama, Cindy McMinn, NP. Together, they explore the evolving science of Parkinson's and discuss early warning signs, symptoms, gut-brain connections, root causes, cutting-edge therapies, and the lived experience of caregiving. From practical lifestyle tips to insights on neuroinflammation and support networks, this episode is a must-listen for anyone impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. Whether you're a patient, provider, or care partner, you’ll find cutting-edge information, clarity, resources, and hope. Want more? Visit McMinnMD.com for links, bios, and a complete resource guide. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show . -Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links." -Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signup FullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission. Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhone You can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr. McMinn at: https://twitter.com/mcminnmd https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcminnmd/ https://www.instagram.com/mcminnmd https://www.facebook.com/mcminnmd