Parkinson’s Disease

Thursday Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. This episode of Health Matters will focus on support for caregivers and people living with brain illnesses such as dementia and Parkinson’s. Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSU Health Shreveport, and Dr. Terri Pease, author of Love, Dignity and Parkinson’s, a guide on transforming care partners into confident caregivers; and Stacy Hand, gerontologist and caregiver skills educator, will join Health Matters host Dr. Randall Brewer. They will cover strategies for caregivers, emotional and physical challenges families face, and the local resources available to patients and care partners in our region. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. On this Health Matters, we’ explore the neurogenerative disorder Parkinson’s Disease and talk about the treatment options and current research for this condition. Health Matters host Dr. Randall Brewer is joined by Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the LSU Health Shreveport Center for Brain Health; Dr. Natalia Chunga, Assistant Professor of Neurology at LSU Health Shreveport; and Marie Vazquez, PhD, PT, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Director - LSUHS Institutional Wellness.

Repeat Broadcast - Aired Thursday, April 16 p.m. Dr. Randall Brewer hosted a conversation on Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. His guests…

Airs Thursday, February 5 at 6 p.m. In the United States as many as one million people are living with Parkinson’s Disease. Join Red River Radio for…