In early June, the Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s hosted a webinar on balance and fall prevention. The speaker, Ellen Schaller, discussed how to create a safe home environment by adding grab bars, removing rugs, installing nightlights, and removing cords. She also stressed the importance of exercise, especially exercises with aerobic activity, strength training, balance, agility and multitasking, and stretching.
… Full Story>On the first day of fall, we always see “fall prevention awareness” events. This year is no different. On September 22, 2021, 4pm, join Stanford’s Farewell to Falls team for a 90-minute webinar on aging-in-place safely through home safety checks and assistive devices. Register today.
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On April 15 the Davis Phinney Foundation YOPD Council Series hosted a webinar with Rodolfo Savica, MD, PhD, on the topic of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Dementia. Dr. Savica had some very interesting things to say.
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On the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts,” Dr. Lisa Shulman will discuss clinical trials and other research opportunities for people with PD and their care partners. Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on September 17, 9am PT.
… Full Story>The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently shared the top three questions they are asked about Parkinson’s Disease (PD). They include: what causes PD; is there a way to prevent cognitive decline in PD; and does exercise help people with PD? The APDA recently answered those three questions.
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