Expert Briefing: Parkinson's Medications 101 | Parkinson's Foundation

For more information in Parkinson's disease and medications, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with... Medication plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it’s only one part of a comprehensive care plan. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how medications work, their intended benefits, and common side effects. We will address the natural progression of Parkinson’s and the changes in medication regimens that may be necessary over time. By managing expectations, participants can build a more sustainable strategy for living well with PD. Speaker: Danny Bega, MD, MSCI Associate Professor of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence Director, Neurology Residency Program, Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center Medical Director, NM PDMDC Director, Huntington's Disease Program, HDSA Center of Excellence Helpful resources: Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | [email protected] | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s... Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with... Hospital Safety Guide: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s... PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s... Información en español: https://www.parkinson.org/espanol Find us on social media! @ParkinsonDotOrg Facebook:   / parkinsondotorg   Facebook en Español:   / parkinsonespanol   Instagram:   / parkinsondotorg   Twitter: https://x.com/ParkinsonDotOrg LinkedIn:   / parkinsondotorg   TikTok:   / parkinsondotorg   What is the Parkinson’s Foundation? The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Learn more on our website: https://www.parkinson.org/ © 2025 Parkinson’s Foundation. All rights reserved. Feel free to share this video using the provided YouTube link, but do not modify or reproduce it without permission. #ParkinsonsDisease #Parkinson’s #PD #ParkinsonsFoundation #ParkinsonsDiseaseResources #Parkinsonsdiseaseinformation #WhatIsParkinsonsDisease #TheParkinsonsFoundation #ParkinsonsVideos