YOPD Young Onset Parkinson's Disease with Dr Rodolfo Savica

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In this Live Well Today Webinar, Dr. Savica discusses the biological and social differences of YOPD (young onset Parkinson’s), treatments for YOPD, the challenges of diagnosing YOPD, and more.

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0:00 - Introduction
2:22 – A Research Article Discussing “Early” Versus “Young” Onset Parkinson’s
13:16 – Typical Age for Young/Early Onset Parkinson’s
19:37 - Treatment Differences for YOPD
23:10 - Diagnosing Young/Early Onset Parkinson’s
27:50 - Young Onset Parkinson’s and DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
32:50 – Difference in Progression Between Early Onset and Late Onset Parkinson’s
36:32 - Difference in Women with Early Onset Versus Later Onset Parkinson’s
43:52 – Exercising with YOPD
49:48 – Dementia and Cognitive Decline – Young Onset Versus Late Onset