Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with PD the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through drawing and painting. This program provides a supportive and therapeutic environment that encourages participant reflection as they participate in art activities that help strengthen fine motor movements.
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In a recent webinar hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), occupational therapist Monika Lukasiewicz, OTR/L, offered a practical and hopeful perspective on fatigue as a Parkinson’s symptom. She framed the conversation not around the limitations of fatigue, but around the possibilities of creative adaptation. The core message was empowering: by using the principles of occupational therapy, we can find personalized ways to continue living a full and meaningful life. Read on for a few highlights and detailed webinar notes.
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In the next episode of “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” learn how to reduce fall risk and move more confidently on stairs. Register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on Tuesday, September 2, 10am PT.
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In an August 2025 webinar hosted by the Multiple System Atrophy Center of Excellence at Stanford, Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center, and Brain Support Network, Stanford autonomic disorders neurologist Dr. Mitchell Miglis provided a crucial overview of orthostatic hypotension (OH). Understanding and managing OH is vital, as it is a major contributor to falls and can significantly impact your daily quality of life. Read on for some key highlights and detailed notes.
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This August 2025 podcast from RSNA’s Radiology Journal addresses biomarkers (blood, imaging, and cerebrospinal fluid) for Lewy body dementia and other dementias. While the audience for the podcast is healthcare professionals, the content may be of interest to our lay community. The speakers included Dr. Kathleen Poston, chief of the movement disorders division at Stanford and co-director of the Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence at Stanford.
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