Interview with Dr. Benzi Kluger
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In this episode of the podcast, I interview Dr. Benzi Kluger - neurologist, Parkinson's researcher, Director of the Movement Disorders Center at the University of Colorado Hospital, and all-around great guy! Topics include: Dr. Kluger's background working with Parkinson's, advice for people newly diagnosed with the disease, information about the Movement Disorders Center, discussion of the new Palliative Care Clinic for Parkinson's that Dr. Kluger is running (as well as palliative care for Parkinson's more generally), and Dr. Kluger's thoughts on mindfulness as it relates to Parkinson's treatment - for those with the disease, as well as caregivers and health professionals.
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