The Parkinson Association of the Rockies held a webinar in July about how Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms — including physical limitations and changes in motivation/initiative — impact the ability to stay connected. PD creates the right conditions for social isolation and we need to prevent this. The Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program listened to the webinar and are sharing our notes here.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our November 2021 list.
… 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 November 2021 list.
On the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts,” Dr. Ruth Walker will discuss the relationship between military exposures and Parkinson’s disease (PD), clinical care for PD at the VA, and scientific research into military exposures and PD. Additionally, a veteran living with PD will speak about his experiences. Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on November 10, 9am PT.
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On June 17, 2018, Kanwarjit Bhutani stepped out of an elevator with his wife, unaware his life was about to change. A woman followed the couple from the elevator to the door of their condominium in New York City. Out of the blue, she recommended that Bhutani see Stanford Medicine researcher Peter Tass, MD, PhD, about his promising treatment for Parkinson’s — a vibrating glove.
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