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May 2018 Webinars about Caregiving

April 30, 2018 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 is a webinar that be of interest to caregivers in May 2018…

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

May 2018 Webinars About Parkinson’s

April 30, 2018 By Parkinson's Community Help

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. All times listed are Pacific Time. Here are webinars that may be of interest to those living with Parkinson’s in May 2018…


Tuesday, May 8, 9:00-10:00am

“Stand Up to Parkinson’s:  Prevent Falls”

Program: Falls are a leading cause of injury and can result in hospitalization or loss of independence. Falls can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime but having Parkinson’s will increase your risk of falls. Prevention and planning can reduce your risk for falls and there are things you can do to keep yourself safe. This webinar will focus on how to identify some of the causes of falls and suggest simple, practical changes and suggestions to keep you active, independent and on your feet.

Presenter: Nicole Acerra, PhD, Bsc PT, Vancouver, BC Coastal Health Authority

Presented by: Parkinson Canada

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Archived webinars are available on the Parkinson Canada YouTube channel

 


Wednesday, May 9, 10:00-11:00am

“Spotlight on Parkinson’s Disease: Enhancing Communication about Off”

Program: Join this webinar for an expert perspective to help people with PD enhance communication about OFF episodes with your doctor. This program is designed to help people with PD, family members and care partners.

Presenter: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, APDA

Presented by: American Parkinson Disease Association

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Archived Webinars

 


Monday, May 14, 2:00-3:00pm

“Diagnosis PD: How Not to Go Broke”

Program:  Learn from an expert in Elder Law how to manage your family’s financial resources while living with PD.

Presenter: Holland McBurns, Evergreen Elder Law

Presented by: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation

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Archived webinars

 


Tuesday, May 15, 10:00-11:00am

“Nursing Solutions: Non-Pharmacologic Complementary and Alternative Practices in PD: Quality of Life Impact and Patient Practices”

Program: Many people with Parkinson’s disease will have a disease span over decades of life. It is not surprising, then, that patients and families often seek complementary and alternative approaches to supplement traditional medical and surgical interventions. This webinar will present a review of the research on quality of life as it relates to the use of non-pharmacological approaches in Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, it will discuss research on what actual patient practices are being used, and review factors that may influence the use of complementary and alternative treatment approaches.

Presenters: Fang Yu, PhD,RN, University of Minnesota School of Nursing,  and Ju Young Shin, PhD, University of Delaware School of Nursing

Presented by: Parkinson’s Foundation as part of the Nurse Webinar Series

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Archived webinars

 


Thursday, May 17, 9:00-10:00am

“Parkinson’s Pain and Fatigue”

Program: A rebroadcast (originally presented in July 2016) of a popular webinar on Parkinson’s pain and fatigue. Our panelists will discuss what we know about why these symptoms arise, how we manage them today and research toward new treatments.

Presenters: Dave Iverson, moderator. Toni Palumbo, PwP. Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD, Chair, Dept of Neuroscience, Albany Medical Center. Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora,  MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Florida (at Albany Medical Center at time of original webcast).

Presented by: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

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Archived webinars

 


Wednesday, May 23, 9:00-10:00am

“Your Time with an MDS: Building a Relationship with a Specialized PD Doctor”

Program: Movement Disorder Specialists (MDS) are neurologists who have received additional training in Parkinson’s disease (PD). These specialists know about the many treatment options available for PD and how to tailor individual care plans. In this webinar, we will discuss: how to find and MDS, their importance as part of your care team, and how to optimize your visits.

Presenters:  Moderator: Soania Mathur, retired family physician living with PD;

Holly Shill, MD, Director, Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ;

Brian Reedy, PwP;

Marilyn Phillips, care partner for husband, retired Physical Therapist, research and policy advocate

Presented by: Partners in Parkinson’s

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Archived webinars

 

Filed Under: Webinars - Announcements & Notes

May 2018 – Parkinson’s Support Group Mtgs – Guest Speakers/Programs – Northern and Central California

April 27, 2018 By Parkinson's Community Help

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It seems that nearly every Northern and Central California Parkinson’s Disease (PD) support group has a guest speaker or program planned for May 2018.  Here’s what is happening at a support group near you…… Full Story>

Filed Under: Monthly List - Support Groups

Driving Rehabilitation session scheduled on Tuesday, April 24, 10:30-11:30 am, Stanford

April 18, 2018 By Parkinson's Community Help

Julie Muccini, neuroclinical specialist, in the Stanford driving simulator
Julie Muccini, neuroclinical specialist, in the Stanford driving simulator

This driving rehabilitation session will discuss the topics of the aging driver and requirements by the California DMV if a driver has had a change in medical status (such as being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease), suspended license or let his or her license expire  The session will be held at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center.  The program is free but advance registration is required.

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Filed Under: Events

Mat Yoga Class at Stanford Neuroscience Health Center, Fridays, 10:45-11:30am

April 17, 2018 By Parkinson's Community Help

This mat yoga class — meeting for over a year — is designed for clients who can get up and down without another person’s assistance. The class is free and open to all neuroscience patients, regardless of where they receive care, and caregivers. … Full Story>

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