In March 2022, the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) hosted a webinar on genetics in Parkinson’s disease (PD) with neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Singleton. Dr. Singleton discussed how genetics can influence the onset and progression of PD, and what other risk factors exist. PD is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors account for 25% of risk on average. Additionally, Dr. Singleton explained how genetic research is conducted.
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Register now for an in-person program on nutrition in Parkinson’s, on Friday, October 14, 12pm to 3pm, in Lafayette. Presenters include Maya Katz, MD, Stanford movement disorder specialist. A balanced diet is vital for good health. For people with PD, a balanced diet is even more important. Learn how some foods may help to ease symptoms or support brain health and discuss how meal timing and food interactions can affect the way medications work.
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The Pacific Neuroscience Institute (Santa Monica, CA) hosted a webinar today on Parkinson’s caregiving. It featured a social worker and two Parkinson’s caregivers. The social worker, Sheila Moore, addressed the wellness wheel, tips of empowered care partnering, and “parallel journeys.” Two spouse caregivers spoke a bit about their greatest challenges. Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach attended the webinar and is sharing our notes.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our October 2022 list.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our October 2022 list.
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