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Scientific American: Ultrasound Could Offer Noninvasive Treatment for Parkinson’s and Depression

December 15, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

The prospect of focusing the beams without destroying tissue might someday diagnose or even restore faulty brain circuits.

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NY Times: Exercise May Aid Parkinson’s Disease, but Make It Intense

December 15, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Intense treadmill exercise can be safe for people who have recently been given diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease and may substantially slow the progression of their condition, according to an important new study of adults in the early stages of the disease…. Full Story>

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Women with Parkinson’s disease less likely than men to have caregivers

December 4, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Female Parkinson’s disease patients are much less likely than male patients to have caregivers, despite the fact that caregivers report greater strain in caring for male patients.

 

Women with Parkinson’s disease less likely than men to have caregivers

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

December 1, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

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Only a few Northern and Central California Parkinson’s Disease (PD) support groups have a guest speaker or program planned for December 2017. Lots are having parties and many are not meeting in December.  Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…

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December 2017 Webinars about Caregiving

December 1, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

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 day of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here are some webinars that be of interest to caregivers in December 2017…

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

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