At the November PD Active Forum, Jaimie Henderson, MD, neurosurgeon from Stanford University will speak on “Surgical Options for PD: DBS and Beyond.” He will address various surgical alternatives for Parkinson’s, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. PD Active requests a $10 contribution. Register now.
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Register Now for “Parkinson’s Disease and the Eye: How PD affects your vision” Webinar on November 13, 10:30am PT
This webinar is part of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Northwest Chapter’s “Take Control” series. On November 13, Steven Hamilton, MD, a neuro-ophthalmologist from Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, will review the many ways Parkinson’s Disease and its mimickers can adversely affect a patient’s vision. Register now.
… Full Story>“Dizziness and Parkinson’s” – Webinar Notes
Dizziness is a commonly reported symptom by people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is important to determine the source in order to treat the dizziness. In this October webinar hosted by Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!), Shelley Hockensmith, a physical therapist and neurologic specialist, provides information about different types and sources of dizziness, the inner ear’s role in balance, and physical therapy’s role using vestibular rehabilitation.
… Full Story>November 2020 Webinars about Caregiving
Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of caregiving-related webinars and virtual events (conferences, symposia, and teleconferences). Here’s our November 2020 list of caregiving webinars and virtual events. There seems to be no slow-down in the pandemic-time webinar parade. Since November is National Caregivers Month, there are several virtual events for PD caregivers. Most of the webinars listed are for a general audience and are free. Be sure to register in advance!
… Full Story>“Practical Strategies for Care in LBD and FTD” – Webinar notes
In a webinar hosted last month by the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), three experts gathered to discuss various aspects of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and frontotemporal degeneration (FTD). LBD is also called Parkinson’s disease dementia. And frontotemporal degeneration includes two atypical parkinsonism disorders — progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration.
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