On September 22, the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program hosted a webinar with Dale Larson, PhD, to explore the challenges and rewards of the Parkinson’s caregiver’s journey and look at how you can care for yourself while caring for those you love.
… Full Story>Register now for “PD Exercise Fundamentals” Webinar, Thursday, October 28, 10am PT
This is the first of three webinars in a new “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA: Your PD Exercise Toolkit” series by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). The speaker is a physical therapist with the APDA National Rehabilitation Resource Center for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The focus of the Thursday, October 28th webinar are the basic elements of an effective PD exercise program, whether you’re exercising at home, in the gym, or on the go.
… Full Story>“Sleep Matters: A Review of Sleep Issues in Parkinson’s” – Webinar Notes
In mid-October, the American Parkinson Disease Association’s Massachusetts chapter (APDA MA) hosted a webinar on sleep issues in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The webinar featured movement disorder specialist Dr. Okeanis Vaou who described common sleep disorders in PD and how to treat them. Sleep disorders are present in about 66-99% of people with PD.
… Full Story>“Fatigue in PD”- Webinar Notes
In mid-June, the PMD Alliance hosted a webinar on fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The webinar featured movement disorder specialist Dr. Joseph Friedman, who discussed the difference between fatigue and sleepiness, the kinds of fatigue, and how to measure and treat it. Fifty percent of people with PD will rate fatigue as one of their worst symptoms, and one-third of PD patients rate fatigue as their single worst symptom. It is the most important reason cited for medical disability insurance claims by PD patients in the US.
… Full Story>Dr. Gilbert Hosts: How to Outsmart Parkinson’s Disease: Tips and Tricks from an Occupational Therapist – APDA Webinar on October 20, noon PT
On the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts,” Dr. Erin Foster will suggest helpful ways to organize your surroundings and improve your daily routines, so you can function at your best. Learn new approaches to using the computer, using your cell phone, writing, preparing meals, and organizing your home. Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on October 20, noon PT.
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