Happy new year from Robin, Steven, and Denise at Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach! We are off having fun until January 4, 2017, when the office re-opens.
Archives for 2016
December 2016 Webinars about Caregiving
December 5, 2016 By
Many caregivers cannot leave home due to caregiving responsibilities. You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here are webinars that may be of interest to caregivers in December 2016…
December 2016 Webinars About Parkinson’s
December 5, 2016 By
You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here are webinars that may be of interest to those with Parkinson’s in December 2016…
December 2016, Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings, Guest Speakers and Programs, Northern and Central California
December 1, 2016 By
Only a few Northern and Central California Parkinson's support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for December 2016. (Most don't meet or have holiday parties instead.) Here's what's happening at a support group near you...
November 2016 Issue of “Nature Insight” Devoted to Neurodegenerative Diseases, including Parkinson’s
November 21, 2016 By
This is for the scientists among us! The November 2016 issue of Nature Insight is devoted to neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's Diseases. In part due to extended lifespan, neurodegenerative diseases are increasing in prevalence.
November 2016 Webinars about Caregiving
November 4, 2016 By
Many caregivers cannot leave home due to caregiving responsibilities. You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here are webinars that may be of interest to caregivers in November 2016…
November 2016 Webinars About Parkinson’s
November 4, 2016 By
You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here are webinars that may be of interest to those with Parkinson’s in November 2016…
Reminder – “Fall back” on Sunday and prevent falls in PD
November 2, 2016 By
Even though we are "falling back" on Sunday November 6th, remember our motto -- no falls! Not backwards falls or forward falls, or any kind of falls. You mind consider a fall prevention class.
November 2016, Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings, Guest Speakers and Programs, Northern and Central California
November 2, 2016 By
Lots of Northern and Central California Parkinson's support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for November 2016. Here's what's happening at a support group near you...
Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist to talk about “Mind, Memory, and Mood” in Palo Alto, November 9
November 2, 2016 By
Kathleen Poston, MD, a movement disorder specialist at Stanford, will be talking about "Mind, Memory, & Mood" at the Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Wednesday, November 9th, 2-3:30pm, at Avenidas. She will provide an overview of the cognitive domains, and indicate which are problematic in Parkinson's. Dr. Poston will define "dementia" in the context of Parkinson's Disease Dementia or Lewy Body Dementia. And she will describe the common mood symptoms in PD. This event is free and open to the public. No need to RSVP.