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Can Exercise Slow Parkinson’s Disease Progression?

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By Elizabeth Wong, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

source: Being Patient

Exercise is not just beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease—it’s essential medicine. In early February 2026, Dr. Daniel Corcos, a Northwestern University professor of physical therapy and human movement sciences, shared insights about exercise and Parkinson’s in an interview with Being Patient. His message: exercise provides both immediate day-to-day benefits (improved mood, concentration, symptom management) and long-term benefits (slowing disease progression), making it one of the most powerful tools available to people with Parkinson’s.

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Beyond Medications: Living Well with Parkinson’s in the Middle and Later Stages

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Forget stage numbers—focus on what brings you joy and meaning

Source: Slide from Dr. Indu Subramanian’s presentation illustrating a Wellness Prescription for Parkinson’s.

By Elizabeth Wong, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach

What if the way we think about Parkinson’s progression is wrong? Traditional staging systems assign numbers to disease severity, but they don’t capture what really matters: your lived experience, your quality of life, and your ability to do the things that bring you joy and meaning.

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Free Traffic Safety Class for adults 65 and over, Palo Alto, Thursday, April 2, 9am-12pm

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Driving a car

Stanford Health Care and the California Highway Patrol will teach the Age Well, Drive Smart FREE traffic safety class on April 2 in Palo Alto. This class is designed to empower mature drivers with the confidence and skills needed to maintain their independence on the road. Adults, 65 and above should register by Tuesday, March 31.

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“Frequently Asked Questions in Physical Therapy” – Webinar Notes

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Person performing bicep curl with 10-pound dumbbell while physical therapist observes in clinic setting

This webinar from February 2026 addressed frequently asked questions about physical therapy for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Anyone with PD, their care partners, and family members seeking to understand how physical therapy can support mobility, independence, and quality of life will be interested in this topic.

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Caring from Afar for a Parent with PD – APDA Webinar, February 26, 11am PT – Register Now

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In the second episode of the new American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar series “Caring With Confidence,” author and adult child care partner Lianna Marie will share tools to be an effective and connected care partner, even at a distance. Read more about what attendees will learn and register now for this free webinar, taking place on Thursday, February 26 at 11am PT.

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