On Wednesday, July 16, from 3-4:30pm PT, Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist Hengameh Zahed, MD, will give the Palo Alto PD Support Group an update on DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) for PD. Everyone is welcome.
… 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 July 2025 list.
… Full Story>
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 Julio de 2025.
… Full Story>
In the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, hear guest Michael Schwarzschild, MD, explain what pre-motor symptoms are, why they matter, and what you should do if you notice them in yourself or a loved one. Parkinson’s symptoms may begin much earlier than you think. Join us on July 9th at 10am PT.
… Full Story>
This article on AARP.org addresses Parkinson’s disease (PD) dementia, also called Lewy body dementia. The focus is on two myths about PD and cognition. “For starters, cognitive decline doesn’t necessarily lead to full-blown dementia. Many people with Parkinson’s develop only mild impairment. … Another misconception is that even a slight memory lapse signals that rapid deterioration is imminent. That’s far more common with Alzheimer’s disease than it is with Parkinson’s…”
… Full Story>