Indu Subramanian, MD, a Parkinson’s neurologist, discusses the importance of patient-centered care that includes sleep, exercise, diet, social connection, and caregiver support alongside medical treatments.
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I think we’re finally at a place where we’re working together as teams of allied professionals that are working together around these issues in, hopefully, a very patient-centered model.
And the loved one and caregiver is also part of that inner circle around which we operate.
I think we’re finally thinking about health in a more holistic way and being more proactive and not just reactive.
We’re understanding that things like lifestyle choices and wellness are important for us all. But, you know, specifically in the life of a Parkinson’s patient or even in someone who is at risk for getting the disease.
I think things like sleep, exercise, diet, you know, mind-body approaches and social connection are finally being spoken about and counseled around.
And so I’m very hopeful that we can really integrate these necessary aspects of care.
It’s not just the pill or the surgery, but really looking at all the things that touch a patient and affect their quality of life on a daily basis with living with this disease.
