La Asociación de la Enfermedad de Parkinson (APDA) ofrece dos oportunidades virtuales en octubre para aprender sobre los fundamentos de la enfermedad de Parkinson en español. Los adultos con EP, así como sus cuidadores y familiares adultos, están invitados a asistir. Siga leyendo para conocer todos los detalles.
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In the next episode of the series “Unlocking the Strength Within” a spiritual care provider will explore deep questions that often arise with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Read more about what attendees will learn and register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on Tuesday, October 8, at 9am PT.
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There’s an interesting essay in today’s New York Times about the environment and Parkinson’s. Excerpt: “Some 90,000 cases of Parkinson’s are now diagnosed each year in the United States, about one every six minutes on average. It is the world’s fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease, causing tremors, stiffness and balance problems. It is also the 13th-leading cause of death in the United States. One factor in its increase may be the way we have come to live, for there’s growing evidence linking it to a range of pesticides and industrial chemicals, including paraquat and substances used in dry cleaning.”
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This gentle practice is ideal for people of all flexibility and mobility levels
If you’ve ever wanted to try yoga but felt uncertain about getting up and down from the floor, chair yoga might be the perfect solution. Using a sturdy chair for support, this gentle practice adapts classic yoga poses so that anyone — regardless of age, flexibility or mobility level — can participate and reap the benefits. Whether you’re looking for a safe way to ease joint pain, increase flexibility, improve your mood or simply add movement to your day, chair yoga offers an accessible way — no experience required.
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World-renowned Parkinson’s disease expert Dr. Michael Okun is on a national book tour, sharing the science, stories, and urgency behind The Parkinson’s Plan, his new bestseller. Luckily, we have lined him up for three events in our local area — Palo Alto (Sept. 24), San Jose (Sept. 25), and Menlo Park (Sept. 25). (The Belmont venue can no longer accommodate us so we have moved to Menlo Park.). Dr. Okun will detail some of the 25 steps necessary to lower your risk of developing Parkinson’s and, if you have PD, slowing decline. He will be in conversation with Stanford’s APDA Information & Referral Center Coordinator Robin Riddle. Space is limited at each venue, and advance registration is required. Read more about Dr. Okun’s talk and RSVP now.
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