The importance of nutrition managing Parkinson’s

There is a growing focus on nutrition in relation to proper care for Parkinson's disease. Prof. Bas Bloem explains how a well-balanced diet can enhance symptom management and maximise the benefits of medication. He also provides helpful advice on ensuring adequate nutrition. About the speaker:- Professor Bas Bloem is consultant neurologist at the Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, The Netherlands. He is without a doubt one of the world’s top Parkinson’s specialists and received the prestigious Dutch "Stevinpremie" award. Professor Bloem has published over 850 publications and has held too many positions and received too many awards to mention. In 2002, he founded and became director of the Radboud UMC Centre of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, which is recognised as a centre of excellence for PD. He also developed ParkinsonNet, an innovative healthcare concept that consists of 70 professional networks for PD patients, covering all of The Netherlands. This initiative has received several awards. Professor Bloem has two main research interests: - cerebral compensatory mechanisms, especially in the field of gait and balance; and - healthcare innovation.