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The Secret Life of Parkinson'sAuthor: Jessica Krauser
The Secret Life of Parkinson's is a podcast created by Parkinson's patients, sharing their stories and interviewing others, on things we deal with on a daily basis. It's hard for people with PD to talk to others about the disease because sometimes it's difficult for the patient themselves to describe what they are feeling. Talking to other PD patients helps us express what we are going through in ways we might not be able to express to family and friends. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Can You Keep Working with Parkinson’s? Legal Rights, Disclosure, and Support
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
In this episode, we revisit important insights on managing Parkinson's while working, including legal rights, disclosure timing, and workplace accommodations, with expert Jim Allen. We explore practical advice for navigating employment challenges and maintaining independence.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:21 Previous Episode Recap and Key Topics02:50 Medication and Symptom Management03:19 Jim's Career and Expertise in Disability Law05:13 Importance of Employer Communication07:12 Who to Inform About Parkinson's at Work08:40 Cognitive Symptoms and Workplace Challenges09:38 Retirement and Cognitive Decline10:08 Documenting Conversations with Employers11:06 What to Disclose and When12:06 Legal Aspects of Discrimination and Layoffs13:56 Legal Standards for Disability Claims16:25 Employee Rights and Reasonable Accommodations17:21 When to Disclose Symptoms in New Jobs18:48 Handling Personal Limitations and Employer Expectations20:14 Sharing Personal Experiences and Advocacy22:06 FMLA and Medical Leave Options24:00 Napping and Breaks as Accommodations25:26 Managing Work Schedule Flexibility27:23 Resources for Employers and Employees28:50 Legal and Practical Tips for Disclosure29:47 Summary and Final Advice
