In conjunction with Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach, Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (PVI) will host a free screening of the documentary, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” on September 12 from 1-3pm at Little House (800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025), followed by a group discussion.
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In early August 2023, PMD Alliance hosted movement disorder specialist Dr. Salima Brillman for a webinar on the topic of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH). nOH is a drop in blood pressure when the body changes positions. This drop in blood pressure usually happens within a few minutes after standing up from a seated or laid down position. In addition to being physically unpleasant by itself, nOH can result in fainting or falls. Falling can seriously injure someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and may even lead to death.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association is offering a new three-part web series called Thriving Through Occupational Therapy. Participants will explore the many ways occupational therapy can benefit people living with PD.
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