In May, the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson’s Research hosted a webinar on isolation and apathy in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The webinar was a question-and-answer format and featured a panel including a movement disorder specialist, Rock Steady Boxing coach, social worker, and person with PD.
… Full Story>Complementary Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease
Complementary therapies are non-pharmacologic treatments that can complement and enhance modern medicine. Complementary therapies include exercise, mindfulness, manipulation (acupuncture, massage), creative pursuits (socialization, hobbies), and herbal remedies. They are most effective in treating stress, anxiety, stiffness, pain, insomnia, nausea, bloating, and memory.
… Full Story>Anxiety (in Parkinson’s) – Webinar notes
On April 22, the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Parkinson’s Center hosted a webinar on anxiety’s contribution and impact in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and ways to manage it.
… Full Story>“Cutting Edge Research at Stanford: Can Skin Cells Be a Biomarker and Lead to Development of a Drug Treatment?” – Join us for a webinar on August 11th, 2:30-4pm
Our Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group meetings have resumed, albeit virtually. Since there are so many PD-related webinars happening, our guest speakers focus on cutting edge research going on at Stanford. At next Wednesday’s August 11th, 2:30-4pm, virtual support group meeting, the guest speaker will be Xinnan Wang, MD, PhD, with Stanford Neurosurgery.
… Full Story>Building Stronger Caregiving Partnerships Through Better Communication
Back in December of 2018 the Parkinson’s Foundation hosted a caregiver summit in Phoenix, AZ. I was beyond impressed with the information provided by Dr. Angela Roberts, PhD in her talk on Building Stronger Caregiving Partnerships Through Better Communication.
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