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.
… Full Story>Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our November 2023 list.
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In early October 2023, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) provided a webinar on reducing the frequency of falls for people with PD, using exercise to practice balance. Teresa Baker, a physical therapist at Boston University, shared why falls are so hazardous for people with PD. She summarized the findings of review papers on the impact of exercise on the rate of falls in those with PD, and offered recommendations for exercise based on research. This webinar is part of the APDA’s “Let’s Keep Moving” series.
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