Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson’s Disease

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with comedian and actor Richard Lewis about his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Richard shares the symptoms that led to him seeing a neurologist, the mental health effects he has experienced, and how he is navigating life and career living with Parkinson’s. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Joseph Friedman, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Friedman explains the various non-movement related symptoms that a person with Parkinson’s disease may experience, the condition’s connection to mental health, as well as the importance of physical activity for someone living with Parkinson’s.  Additional Resources  A Free, Brief Guide to Parkinson's Disease for Patients and Family: with video illustrations by Dr. Joseph Friedman   Brain & Life: Playing Walking Soccer May Help People with Parkinson's Disease   Learn more about Parkinson’s disease  Brain & Life: Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson’s Disease   Brain & Life: Five Common Causes of Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease   Other Brain & Life podcast episodes about Parkinson’s disease  Brain & Life Podcast: NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s   Brain & Life Podcast: How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s   We want to hear from you!  Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?  Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206  Email us at [email protected]  Social Media:    Guest: Richard Lewis @TheRichardLewis (Twitter); Brown University @BrownUniversity (Twitter)  Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea