Register today to hear Stanford’s Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart discuss adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Dr. Mehrdad Ayati offer a geriatrician’s perspective on treating PD at this education event on Friday, June 27, 2025, 8:30am to 4:30pm, in San Carlos. Visit the Stanford PD resource table and learn about PD research opportunities. Pre-registration is required and is free (lunch provided).
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During a recent Parkinson’s Foundation webinar Harvard’s Margaret O’Connor, PhD, an expert in driving assessments, spoke on the subject of driving and Parkinson’s. While the mechanical skill of driving (procedural memory) often holds up well, PD can impact the complex cognitive and physical abilities needed for safe driving.
One of the most powerful points Dr. O’Connor made was the importance of getting an objective evaluation rather than relying on guesswork or difficult family conversations alone.
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A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has a new webpage designed specifically for those newly-diagnosed. From expert guidance to supportive programs, the APDA gives you the basics you need now, with plenty more to explore when you’re ready. The webpage includes top questions to ask your doctor, guidance on getting started with exercise (essential for everyone with PD!), and a curated video playlist.
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This article in “Newsweek” is about recent research that suggests that living within 1-3 miles of a golf course more than doubles one’s risk of developing Parkinson’s. This is likely due to pesticide exposure in groundwater and air. The risk declines 13% per mile beyond three miles.
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On Wednesday, May 28, at 11am PT, in the latest episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will discuss the impact that Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has on other medical issues with her guest, movement disorders specialist Julie Kurek, MD.
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