Course curriculum

  1. 01

    • Welcome to Nutrition for Care Partners

    • Care Partner Journal. Nutrition for Care Partners

    • Meet Our Expert

    • Questions to Answer in Nutrition for Care Partners Part One
  2. 02

    • Are certain foods good or bad for people living with Parkinson's disease?

    • Better Food Choices with Parkinson’s disease

    • Pause and Reflect
  3. 03

    • Are specific diets recommended for Parkinson's disease?

    • Diets for Parkinson’s disease

    • Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND Diets

    • Care to Talk. Diets for Parkinson's Disease

    • Pause and Reflect
  4. 04

    • Are there concerns with the Mediterranean diet for those with advanced Parkinson’s disease that are losing weight?

    • Advanced Parkinson’s disease and the Mediterranean MIND diet

    • Pause and Reflect

    • Tips for Gaining Weight
  5. 05

    • How do the nutritional needs for the person with Parkinson’s disease differ from the needs of care partners?

    • Differing Nutritional Needs for Care Partner and Person Living with PD

    • Take Home Tip

    • Care to Talk Nutrition. Differing Nutritional Needs for Care Partners and Person Living with PD

    • Pause and Reflect
  6. 06

    • Can you give a brief explanation on why proteins can have an impact on medications?

    • Protein Impact on Medications

    • Protein Intake

    • Parkinson's Foundation Medication Resource Book

    • Pause and Reflect
  7. 07

    • What is protein loading?

    • Protein Loading

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  8. 08

    • Where is there overlap in the nutritional needs of people with Parkinson’s disease and care partners?

    • Balancing Nutrition for Care Partner and Person Living with PD

    • Balancing Nutrition for Care Partner and Person Living with Parkinson's Disease

    • Pause and Reflect
  9. 09

    • What are the best foods for care partners to eat during the day to keep up energy?

    • Energizing Food

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  10. 10

    • Nutrition for Care Partners Part Two

    • Questions to Answer in Nutrition for Care Partners Part Two
  11. 11

    • What meal planning techniques might be helpful for stressed out care partners?

    • Meal Planning Techniques

    • Meal Planning Tips

    • Pause and Reflect
  12. 12

    • What strategies can care partners use to avoid over-use of pre-prepared foods that are often unhealthy?

    • Avoiding Pre-Prepared Foods

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  13. 13

    • Where can care partners look to find up to date information about diet and nutrition for Parkinson’s disease?

    • Nutritional Resources

    • Nutrition Playlist

    • Pause and Reflect
  14. 14

    • Are there any dietary supplements that should be considered for care partners or for the person living with Parkinson’s disease?

    • Dietary Supplements

    • Pause and Reflect
  15. 15

    • Should the person with Parkinson’s disease check with their doctor before implementing dietary changes?

    • Consulting a Doctor about Nutrition

    • Podcast Episode 21: Medical-Community Partnership for Parkinson’s Wellness

    • Pause and Reflect
  16. 16

    • Are there any dietary recommendations for care partners?

    • Nutrition for Care Partner

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  17. 17

    • Are cravings for sugar common in Parkinson’s disease?

    • Sugar Cravings

    • Care to Talk. Sugar Cravings

    • Pause and Reflect
  18. 18

    • What is the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist and who should the person with Parkinson’s disease see?

    • Nutrition Professionals

    • Take Home Tip

    • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

    • Pause and Reflect
  19. 19

    • Final Words of Wisdom

    • Final Words of Wisdom

    • Thank You

    • Additional Resources

    • Parkinson's Foundation Low Blood Pressure and Parkinson’s

    • Podcast Episode 100: Nutrition Advice Part Two

    • PD Conversations

    • Course Evaluation: Nutrition for Care Partners