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“Assistive Devices for Daily Living” – Webinar Notes

June 24, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

Assistive Devices chart
source: Vishakha Naik Ramgir

On June 15 Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario (PSSO) hosted a webinar on Assistive Devices for Daily Living.  Two Master’s Students in the occupational therapy program at Western University were the speakers.  They began by explaining that the purpose of assistive devices and occupational therapy are to help people with limited or alternative abilities continue to do the task they need or want to do, whether that be self-care, employment/volunteering, or recreation.
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Navigating Hospitalization with Parkinson’s – Webinar Notes

June 21, 2022 By Denise Dagan

Hospital bed

On June 2 PMD Alliance hosted a webinar with movement disorder specialist, Michael Okun, MD, about hospitalization and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Okun listed specific actions you can take to ensure the best outcome possible, whether your hospitalization is planned or an emergency room visit.

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Dealing with Gastrointestinal Issues in Parkinson’s – Webinar Notes

June 8, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

source: Robert Kneschke

In March 2022, the Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles hosted a webinar on common gastrointestinal (GI) issues in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and treatment options with gastroenterologist Dr. Wael El-Nachef.  The speaker described gut issues including constipation, bloating, weight loss and malnutrition, poor absorption of medications, reflux, and difficulty swallowing.  Up to 80% of those with PD experience constipation.  The majority of those with PD experience two kinds of constipation.

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“Bone health and Parkinson’s disease” – Webinar Notes

June 8, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

Bones and joints

In March 2022, the Parkinson Society British Columbia hosted a webinar on bone health in Parkinson’s disease (PD) with geriatrician Dr. Naaz Parmar.  Dr. Parmar discussed how osteoporosis is diagnosed and treatment options.  For treatment, there is a focus in reducing the risk of falls.  In Parkinson’s specifically, there is a higher risk of having osteoporosis due to PD itself and treatment with dopaminergic medications.   

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Game-changing Parkinson’s glove | 90 Seconds w/ Lisa Kim

June 8, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

Assistive devices
credit: Peter Tass

Lisa Kim talks to Stanford Medicine researcher Peter Tass, MD, PhD, and patients about his promising treatment for Parkinson’s — a vibrating glove.

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