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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: I was Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Now What? – APDA Webinar on March 31, 12pm PT

March 24, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

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In this episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Gilbert will speak with Movement Disorders Specialist Lynda Nwabuobi, MD, about what you need to know when you are first diagnosed with PD so you can better understand your disease and take a proactive approach to your health care.  Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on March 31, 10am PT.

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“Winter Stars: an Elderly Mother, an Aging Son, and Life’s Final Journey – Stanford Webinar on March 30, 2:30pm PT

March 23, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

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Stanford’s Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Program and Brain Support Network invite you to join a conversation with veteran journalist Dave Iverson, the producer of two PD-related documentaries, “My Father, My Brother and Me” (2009), and “Capturing Grace” (2015).  He was also the host for many years of Michael J. Fox Foundation educational webinars on PD.  Dave will talk about his memoir, set to be released this month, “Winter Stars: An elderly mother, an aging son, and life’s final journey.”  Join us for this conversation with Dave Iverson taking place on March 30, 2:30pm PT.   

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Let’s Keep Moving with APDA: Strategies to Improve Walking & Freezing of Gait – APDA Webinar on March 17, 10am PT

March 10, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

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In this episode of “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” learn what types of gait problems are associated with PD, what types of strategies can be helpful to overcome these gait problems, and what strategies could be the best for you to try based on your individual needs.  Register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on March 17, 10am PT.

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Gender differences in PD – Webinar Notes

March 7, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

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In February, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Northwest chapter hosted a panel discussion on gender differences in PD.  The webinar featured a panel of people with PD that included a neurologist, activist, writer, and podcaster.  The panel discussed how the effectiveness of PD treatment varies based on sex and gender, and the value in researching tailored treatment plans to men and women. 

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“Managing pain in Parkinson’s” – Session Notes

March 7, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

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In February, the Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF) hosted a session on managing pain in Parkinson’s disease (PD) with movement disorder specialist Dr. Jori Fleischer.  Pain disorders are a common under-recognized non-motor symptom of PD.  Dr. Fleischer discussed the different types of pain in PD and how to work with a doctor to manage pain.  Dr. Fleischer noted that pain is often not discussed in the exam room:  40% of people don’t mention it to their doctor because they may not know it’s relevant to PD.  This session was part of DPF’s Victory Summit virtual event.

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