The problem, a brief but precipitous drop in blood pressure that causes lightheadedness or dizziness when standing up, is called orthostatic hypotension.
New York Times: Dizziness Upon Standing Can Lead to Falls and Fractures
Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach presents a webinar next month on deep brain stimulation (DBS). Jaimie Henderson, MD, Stanford Neurosurgery, will discuss the latest developments in DBS surgery as well as future enhancements. This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning more about this treatment option, candidates, care partners and the community.
… Full Story>Our thoughts are with the Parkinson’s community and All Californians that have been effected by the recent fires! We hope for no loss of life or serious injury in our community. Keep us posted.
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The focus of this webinar were the physical and mental health affects of loneliness and social isolation. On the flip side, people who are socially connected are happier, healthier and live longer. The speaker was Amy Yotopoulos, who was then with the Stanford Center on Longevity. We at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach listened to the webinar and are sharing our notes.
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On June 24, the Davis Phinney Foundation offered a webinar on tips for better living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In a question and answer format, Dr. Michael Okun, a movement disorder specialist, discussed topics covered in his new book “Living with Parkinson’s Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers.”
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