Parkinson's Journey (May 2026): Mornings with PD - Why They're Hard & What Helps (PT I)

Parkinson's Journey (May 2026): Mornings with PD - Why They're Hard & What Helps (PT I) Mornings with Parkinson's can be the hardest part of the day. Stiffness, slowness, medication that hasn't kicked in yet, and the simple act of getting out of bed can feel overwhelming. In this video, Parkinson's specialists Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, walk through why mornings are so challenging — and share practical strategies to make the first hours of the day feel less daunting. This is Part 1 of our Parkinson’s Journey series on Morning Strategies for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. IN THIS VIDEO • Why mornings are typically the hardest time of day in Parkinson's • What's happening physiologically before your morning medication takes effect • Practical strategies for getting out of bed more easily • How care partners can help (without taking over) • When and ho to bring morning challenges up with your neurologist What's your hardest part of the morning? Drop a comment below —we read them all and may address common themes in future videos. YOUR HOSTS Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD — Parkinson's-specialist physiotherapist with over 20 years working exclusively with people living with Parkinson's. John Dean, MA CCC-SLP — Speech-language pathologist specializing in Parkinson's disease voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication care for nearly 20 years. Together they bring 40+ years of combined experience working exclusively with individuals living with Parkinson’s. SUBSCRIBE for more free Parkinson's education and live virtual exercise classes designed for people living with Parkinson's and their care partners. SHARE If this video helped you or someone you know, please LIKE and SHARE to help us reach more of the Parkinson's community. ABOUT INOVA PARKINSON'S AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS CENTER This session is hosted in partnership with the Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC), part of the largest nonprofit healthcare system in Virginia. Under the leadership of Sonia Gow and a team of movement disorder specialists, IPMDC supports the Parkinson's community throughout Northern Virginia and beyond. Learn more: https://ipmdc.org SUPPORT THIS PROGRAMMING IPMDC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax-deductible donations help keep this free programming available year-round. Donate: https://ipmdc.org/donate MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice from your physician or qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your neurologist or movement disorder specialist before making changes to your medication, exercise routine, or care plan. #ParkinsonsDisease #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsAwareness #MovementDisorders #ParkinsonsExercise #ParkinsonsSupport #ParkinsonsTips #MorningRoutine #ParkinsonsCommunity #ParkinsonsCare #DualTaskTraining #ParkinsonsResearch #Neurorehabilitation #ParkinsonsLife #InovaHealth