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“Winter Stars: an Elderly Mother, an Aging Son, and Life’s Final Journey – Stanford Webinar on March 30, 2:30pm PT

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Dave Iverson

Stanford’s Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Program and Brain Support Network invite you to join a conversation with veteran journalist Dave Iverson, the producer of two PD-related documentaries, “My Father, My Brother and Me” (2009), and “Capturing Grace” (2015).  He was also the host for many years of Michael J. Fox Foundation educational webinars on PD.  Dave will talk about his memoir, set to be released this month, “Winter Stars: An elderly mother, an aging son, and life’s final journey.”  Join us for this conversation with Dave Iverson taking place on March 30, 2:30pm PT.   

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Let’s Keep Moving with APDA: Strategies to Improve Walking & Freezing of Gait – APDA Webinar on March 17, 10am PT

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Strategies to Improve Walking and Freezing of Gait

In this episode of “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” learn what types of gait problems are associated with PD, what types of strategies can be helpful to overcome these gait problems, and what strategies could be the best for you to try based on your individual needs.  Register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on March 17, 10am PT.

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Gender differences in PD – Webinar Notes

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Gender Matters: A panel discussion of Gender differences in PD

In February, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Northwest chapter hosted a panel discussion on gender differences in PD.  The webinar featured a panel of people with PD that included a neurologist, activist, writer, and podcaster.  The panel discussed how the effectiveness of PD treatment varies based on sex and gender, and the value in researching tailored treatment plans to men and women. 

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“Managing pain in Parkinson’s” – Session Notes

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Managing pain in Parkinson’s

In February, the Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF) hosted a session on managing pain in Parkinson’s disease (PD) with movement disorder specialist Dr. Jori Fleischer.  Pain disorders are a common under-recognized non-motor symptom of PD.  Dr. Fleischer discussed the different types of pain in PD and how to work with a doctor to manage pain.  Dr. Fleischer noted that pain is often not discussed in the exam room:  40% of people don’t mention it to their doctor because they may not know it’s relevant to PD.  This session was part of DPF’s Victory Summit virtual event.

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“Taking research from the lab to our lives” – Webinar Notes

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Taking research from the lab to our lives

In mid-February, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted a panel of researchers who gave updates on their areas of research and the value of research in Parkinson’s disease (PD).  Neurosurgeon Dr. Nicole Bentley and psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Weintraub reviewed deep brain stimulation techniques that improve cognitive symptoms.  Neurologist Dr. Mohammad Shahnawaz and movement disorder specialist Dr. David Standaert explored a blood test that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease.  Biochemist and person with PD Dr. Kevin McFarthing, explained the vital importance of PD research for those living with PD. 

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