The Brain Werx

An interview with Jake and Jill Mellott. Jake, a Physical Therapist, and Jill, an Occupational Therapist, provide valuable insight and guidance to help you realize the maximum benefits of therapy.

Therapy with horses or Equine Assisted Activity is highly and uniquely beneficial. The movement of the horse and relationship with the rider are therapeutic for body and mind. In this podcast I talk with Debra Kermot, Owner and Director of The Silver Spur Therapeutic Riding Center in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Ukulele-What does that suggest for you. Do you hear the soothing sounds of the islands and graceful hula dancers? Perhaps you think of a children’s toy and raucous tunes, and nursery rhymes. Does it represent a serious musical instrument capable of playing all types of music including classical, rock country and jazz? It’s all these things and more. The ‘ukulele is an incredible instrument for therapy and it’s fun!

Marital conflict, money problems, and life-altering circumstances are problems that come with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. It doesn’t help when many Parkinson’s medications share a side effect which adds to the stress. The problem? Impulsivity. When the urge of compulsive behavior like shopping, gambling, or sex becomes overwhelmingly irresistible and frequent. These compulsive behaviors can push marriages over the edge, lead to financial ruin, and other devastating results. How are...

We need sleep. According to science, we need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. To make things worse, most people with Parkinson’s disease have trouble sleeping. We’ll cover some tactics you can try in order to help you sleep better tonight!

Happy Valentine's Day! The Brain Werx is focusing on caregivers and those for whom they care. Few relationships are as important for a person with Parkinson's Disease or any disability. Caregivers face enormous tasks and responsibilities but they are often underappreciated. Caregivers need to feel loved and appreciated. This week's episode features author Catherine King and her story. Catherine tells her story in her book "Will You Trust Me Through This?" She talks about her journey as the...

Introducing the new podcast... The Brain Werx! About life with Parkinson's disease and adapting to get the best out life. The topics for today include the goals, the reasons "why", a little bit about the host and founder, and the episodes for the first season.