“Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Cognition & Parkinson’s Disease” featured guest speaker Kathleen Poston on the topic of cognition and dementia in Parkinson’s disease. It was part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series hosted by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, the chief scientific officer at the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).
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“Death and Dying and Parkinson’s” is a webinar hosted in mid-February by the Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF). The speakers were DPF YOPD (Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease) Council members. They addressed the importance of talking about death early so you can live your fullest life. Though the speakers are all coping with Young Onset PD, we are sharing our notes with a broader audience as the webinar is relevant for us all.
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The idea of brain surgery can seem frightening. But for many with Parkinson’s disease (PD), deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure that can have a significant positive impact on their quality of life. It’s important to note that it cannot help everyone with PD, and it may not be the right choice for you or your loved one for a variety of reasons – but APDA has a wealth of resources to help you learn more and answer many of your questions.
… Full Story>Register now for the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” where APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, speaks with Dr. Clemens Scherzer. Dr. Scherzer will discuss his innovative research, address many of the fascinating issues about genetics as it relates to PD. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 9am PT.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of caregiving-related webinars and virtual events (conferences, symposia, and teleconferences). Here’s our lengthy March 2021 list of caregiving webinars and virtual events. Most of the webinars listed are for a general audience and are free. Be sure to register in advance! Some of the events have registration deadlines.
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