Dr. Kristin Andruska, movement disorder specialist, will be speaking on “Parkinson’s Disease and the Gut” at the October 9th, Palo Alto PD Support Group meeting on Wednesday, October 9th, 2:30-4pm. This will be the group’s first meeting at Channing House, 850 Webster St., Palo Alto.
… Full Story>Archives for September 2019
Scientists find potential diagnostic tool, treatment for Parkinson’s disease
In human cell cultures, countering a defect that appears to be nearly universal among patients with Parkinson’s disease prevents death in the cells whose loss causes the disease.
… Full Story>The Palo Alto Support Group has moved again! Join us at Channing House, second Wednesday of each month, 2:30-4pm.
The Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group meeting is moving again! Our Wednesday, October 9th support group meeting will be in our new home at Channing House, 850 Webster St., Palo Alto. Read more on how to find the new meeting location and join our email reminder list.
… Full Story>Driving Rehabilitation session scheduled on Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30am, Stanford
This is an informative driving rehabilitation session that 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.
… Full Story>New APDA “Connecting Through Art” program to begin October 11, San Francisco
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is piloting a new program for people with Parkinson’s, “Connecting Through Art,” on Friday, October 11. With instruction from the Art Cart, the session will be focused on providing those living with Parkinson’s the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through the activities of drawing and painting. The session is free, but advance registration is required.
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