Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of caregiving-related webinars and virtual events. Most of the webinars listed are for a general audience and are free.
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On the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts,” Dr. Britt Stone will share her expertise on complementary therapies (such as acupuncture, massage and yoga) and integrative medicine (which focuses on healing the whole person, using complementary therapies in combination with standard approaches) for PD. Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on August 4, 9am PT.
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Our very own Denise Dagan addressed the Lewy body dementia caregiving journey following the virtual screening of the new Robin Williams documentary “SPARK” in late June. The event was co-hosted by Brain Support Network and Family Caregiver Alliance. The recording is now available.
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Dr. Rebecca Gilbert with the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) shares the four major reasons why it is critical to exercise with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). One reason is that longevity in PD is associated with increased physical activity.
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The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA MA) is hosting a webinar next week, July 13, at 10am PT, on driving wellness for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). PD can lead to changes in vision, physical movement, and thinking skills which can impact driving safety over the course of the disease. The speaker will address these changes. Register now.
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