Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, or you’ve been living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for years, chances are you’ve got some questions. Movement disorders specialist Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) Chief Mission Officer will answer your questions live in the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts on December 7 at 10am PT.
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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 December 2023 list.
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Todos los meses, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach producirá una lista de seminarios web y reuniones virtuales en español relacionados con el Parkinson con oradores. Aquí está nuestra lista de diciembre de 2023.
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In late September 2023, Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) hosted Dr. Anthony LoGalbo for a presentation on driving with Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a progressive disease, and both motor and non-motor symptoms will affect people’s ability to drive. Someone with PD may need an evaluation every year. Driving is often a safety concern – both physically and financially. Driving represents independence and autonomy. Dr. LoGalbo assured attendees that not all people with PD need to stop driving right away. Accommodations and workarounds may be used, and when someone with PD does need to stop driving, there are other options for transportation.
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In late September 2023, the Davis Phinney Foundation hosted a webinar on Parkinson’s disease (PD) care partner outcomes. Moderator Polly Dawkins and Dr. Jori Fleisher discussed unique challenges people face when acting as a care partner to someone with PD, why taking care of yourself is important as a care partner, and some strategies for building a team to help care for your loved one.
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