NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s
Episode description
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by former NBA player, Brian Grant. Brian shares his journey with young-onset Parkinson’s and the mental health challenges that have accompanied his diagnosis. Brian also discusses how sharing his diagnosis with others has helped him find community and maintain a strong support system. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sotirios Parashos, a neurologist at Struther’s Parkinson’s Center in Minnesota. Dr. Parashos discusses the common motor and mood symptoms of the condition and explains the importance of establishing a strong support system as the condition progresses.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/after-a-12-year-career-with-the-nba-brian-grant
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/parkinsons-disease/
https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Parkinsons-Disease-Brain-Books/dp/0190877472
https://briangrant.org/podcast/
Social Media:
Guest: Brian Grant @bwgrant (Twitter), @briangrant44 (Instagram)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD