Register now for “Balance 101: Understanding Unsteadiness,” a webinar by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). This is the first episode of a three-part series exploring balance in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The speaker will cover why balance changes occur in PD, what contributes to feelings of unsteadiness, and what specific aspects of balance are affected.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has kicked off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month (April) by launching a new public service announcement (PSA). The “Do What You Love” campaign celebrates the resilience, strength, and optimism of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and encourages them to keep doing the things they love, even if they have to do them differently.
… Full Story>There are many causes for someone to get to the point where they are no longer safe to drive. Family members must have difficult conversations with the driver about stopping driving.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and Columbia University are inviting people with PD, care partners, and family members to take part in a 16-question survey that will help shape the development of accessible and meaningful nutrition-focused resources for the PD community.
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This is a great opportunity to increase awareness about PD, its symptoms, and the challenges of living with PD as well as caring for someone with PD. We hope that raising awareness can generate support for all those affected by this neurological disorder.
Read more about PD, its symptoms, treatment, strategies for living, support resources, and exercise resources on the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website.