Lots of Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for February 2017. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…
Archives for 2017
Kaiser Health News: Medicare’s Coverage Of Therapy Services Again Is In Center Of Court Dispute
Four years after Medicare officials agreed in a landmark court settlement that seniors cannot be denied coverage for physical therapy and other skilled care simply because their condition is not improving, patients are still being turned away.
Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist to talk about DBS Radio in Palo Alto, February 14
Helen Bronte-Stewart, MD, a movement disorder specialist and director of Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center, will be talking about her leading edge work on deep brain stimulation surgery at the Palo Alto Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Tuesday, February 14th, 6:30-8pm. The meeting is held in the Boardroom at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. This event is free and open to those diagnosed with PD by age 50 or younger, and their family members. An RSVP 24 hours in advance is required to the group leader, Martha Gardner…. Full Story>
“The Right Way to Fall”
“Exercise Can Be a Boon to People” with PD
Here’s an interesting article in today’s New York Times about the value of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.