On Thursday, October 31, at 11am PT, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will discuss vision changes and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) with her guest, neuro-ophthalmologist Janet Rucker, MD, in the latest episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts.
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Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can present unique challenges, but sometimes small adjustments can make a big difference in day-to-day life. If you’ve ever thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to do this!” the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has got you covered with practical tips from people living with the disease and expert advice from medical professionals.
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Terri Pease, PhD, shared her Parkinson’s care partner story at the recent Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) conference. She was a caregiver for her husband Peter, who had PD. Over time, she learned that Parkinson’s introduces two entities into relationships—a “thief” that steals vital aspects of life like sleep, thinking, elimination, affection, learning, and sex, and a “liar” that distorts reality and breaks down trust. These challenges make caregiving difficult, but with the right approach, it is possible to stay connected in the relationship. We at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach attended her talk virtually, and are sharing our notes.
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On September 26, the Stanford American Parkinson Disease Association (ADPA) Information and Referral Center hosted author Barbara Sheklin Davis for a webinar on PD caregiving. Barbara cared for her husband, Leslie, who had Parkinson’s for 20 years. Barbara shared her hard-earned wisdom and practical advice, drawing from her book, “Advice From a Parkinson’s Wife: 20 Lessons Learned the Hard Way” (2019).
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On Friday, October 25, at 1pm Stanford neurologist Mitchell Miglis, MD, will speak about “Sleep Issues in Parkinson’s Disease.” This presentation will be recorded and posted to the Palo Alto Parkinson’s support group webpage.
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