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Speech, Voice, and Parkinson’s – Webinar Notes

January 29, 2021 By Parkinson's Community Help

On January 19th the Davis Phinney Foundation hosted a webinar on Speech, Voice, and Parkinson’s.  Mel Dizon, with the Davis Phinney Foundation, did a question & answer hour with speech-language pathologist (SLP), John Dean.  The focus was on the concrete ways a speech therapist or SLP can help those with PD and the kinds of exercises a good SLP will do with someone who has PD. 

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“Let’s Keep Moving with APDA: Assessing Balance with a Physical Therapist” – Webinar Notes

January 28, 2021 By Parkinson's Community Help

In August 2020, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted Teresa Baker, PT, DPT for a webinar called “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA: Assessing Balance with a Physical Therapist.”  Teresa is a physical therapist from Boston University’s Center for Neurorehabilitation.  (This is the APDA’s National Rehab Resource Center.)  We at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach listened to the webinar and are sharing our notes.

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“Updates in Parkinson’s Disease” – Webinar Notes

January 25, 2021 By Parkinson's Community Help

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Connecticut Chapter hosted a webinar in early January 2021 on new medications and therapies for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The speaker was Lean Meytin, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist at Hartford Healthcare in Hartford, CT. He discussed the current treatment landscape for PD, including newly approved medications, and answered audience questions.

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“What is a biomarker?” (APDA)

January 25, 2021 By Parkinson's Community Help

A biomarker is a measurable characteristic in the body that indicates that a particular disease is present.  So, for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), this would be proof that someone has PD.  Right now, the only way to confirm if someone has had PD is through brain donation.  The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently published a list of great resources on PD biomarkers. 

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Register Now for “Meet The Researchers: APDA Research Roundtable,” Wednesday, February 4, 9am Webinar

January 25, 2021 By Parkinson's Community Help

The American Parkinson Disease Assocation (APDA) funds research to help better understand Parkinson’s disease (PD). During this virtual event (via Zoom), you will meet four APDA-funded researchers. One of the four researchers featured will discuss depression in people with PD and the use of telehealth psychotherapy. Register now for this free event. 

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