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April 2017 Webinars About Parkinson’s

March 31, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Businessman working from home in pajamasYou 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 April 2017…

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Filed Under: Monthly List - PD Webinars, Webinars - Announcements & Notes

April 2017 Webinars about Caregiving

March 31, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

bigstock-old-and-young-hands-11671895Many 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 April 2017.

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April 2017 – Parkinson’s Support Group Mtgs – Guest Speakers/Programs – Northern and Central California

March 31, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

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Some Northern and Central California Parkinson’s Disease (PD) support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for April 2017.  Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…

 

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New York Times: Hepatitis Tied to Parkinson’s Risk

March 30, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

well_pog_risks-master315-v2Hepatitis infection may increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease, though the reasons for the link remain unknown.

British investigators used records of 100,390 patients hospitalized with various forms of hepatitis or H.I.V. from 1999 to 2011. They compared Parkinson’s incidence in these patients with incidence in more than six million people admitted for medical or surgical conditions like cataracts, knee replacement or varicose veins.

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Seeing a movement disorders specialist at Stanford and elsewhere, plus other great PD resources

March 20, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

The Stanford American Parkinson Disease Association Information & Referral (I&R) Center often receives calls or email inquiries about finding a movement disorder specialist, physical therapist, speech therapist, or other resources in Northern and Central California. Many people call us about making an appointment at Stanford. Read more about how to make an appointment at Stanford and how the I&R Center can help you.

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