Dr. Rebecca Gilbert with the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) shares the four major reasons why it is critical to exercise with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). One reason is that longevity in PD is associated with increased physical activity.
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The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA MA) is hosting a webinar next week, July 13, at 10am PT, on driving wellness for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). PD can lead to changes in vision, physical movement, and thinking skills which can impact driving safety over the course of the disease. The speaker will address these changes. Register now.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of caregiving-related webinars and virtual events. Most of the webinars listed are for a general audience and are free.
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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 July 2021 list.
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Steven Heller, 70, has lived with Parkinson’s for more than 10 years. Véronique Vienne, 79, only recently learned that she had the disease. Both have had long careers as art directors, and the two have been friends for more than three decades. Back in March, the pair exchanged a flurry of emails over a 10-day period, where they explored the “before” and “after” of a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
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