The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just launched Taking Care of the Person with Advanced Parkinson’s Disease©, a free, specialized online training course to help those who care for people with PD – particularly home health aides, nursing home staff, and visiting nurses – better understand the symptoms and challenges that come with advanced PD and how to best manage them.
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What’s so great about support groups? Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for years, there are many reasons to connect with a support group. This is true for care partners as well. And it is never too soon or too late to find a support group that works for you. Here are the critical benefits a support group can provide, according to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) – and how to find the right group for you.
… Full Story>Check out the updated list of the educational booklets and fact sheets the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) offers in English – and Spanish!
Consulte la lista actualizada de folletos educativos y hojas informativas que la Asociación Estadounidense de la Enfermedad de Parkinson (APDA) ofrece en inglés y en español. Desplácese hasta la parte inferior de esta publicación para ver el volante en español y las instrucciones para usar el código QR.
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The next webinar in the American Parkinson Disease Association’s “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series is focused on genetic testing for PD. The guest speaker is Israel-based movement disorder specialist Dr. Roy Alcalay. Register now for this webinar, which will take place on Wednesday, July 19, 11am PT.
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