Beyond the Tremor (2020)

During the 2019 Parkinson Society British Columbia Annual General Meeting, Dr. Anish Kanungo delivered a webinar on the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, addressing issues like cognition, sleep, mood, bladder control, blood pressure, and constipation, underscoring their impact on life quality. He emphasized conservative approaches like exercise and dietary changes for symptom management while discussing medical treatments when needed. The webinar detailed strategies for orthostatic hypertension, pain, swallowing and speech difficulties, and drooling, advocating behavioural modifications, medications, and therapies for each. Additionally, it covered non-motor symptoms management, including sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and ongoing advancements in treatment.

In the Q&A session, Dr. Kanungo covered several topics related to Parkinson's, including treatment methods for specific symptoms, medication safety, clinic referrals, and early detection measures.

**Disclaimer: These sessions are designed to provide general education and are not intended for individual advice and/or clinical care. The information conveyed in this recording was accurate at the time of presentation.**