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“Climate, Weather, & Parkinson’s Disease” – Webinar Notes

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In July 2025, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted movement disorder specialist Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou for a discussion on how climate and extreme weather impact people living with Parkinson’s disease.  Dr. Vaou highlighted that rising global temperatures, heat waves, and severe cold aren’t just environmental concerns, they can also influence Parkinson’s symptoms, how well medications work, and a person’s overall well-being.  This webinar is part of the APDA’s “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.

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Former PD Caregiver and Author of “Slow Loss,” Lois Kelly, December 10, 2:30pm PT

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Slow Loss book cover
credit: Lois Kelly

The Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center and Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach invite you to attend the next webinar in our series of conversations with Parkinson’s caregiver authors. Next week, Tuesday, December 10, 2:30-4pm PT, join us for our talk with Lois Kelly, author of “Slow Loss, a Memoir of Marriage Undone by Disease.” Lois will share her experiences and lessons learned as a caregiver for her husband with Parkinson’s and dementia. There will be time for some audience questions.

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Special Speaker at the (virtual) Stanford YOPD Support Group Meeting, Tuesday, October 8, 7pm

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Margaret Ferris, MD
Margaret Ferris, MD

The speaker at the next virtual Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) support group meeting is Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD. On Tuesday, October 8 from 7-8:30pm PT Dr. Ferris will discuss cognitive changes and how to navigate the work/health balance.

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Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease webinar, September 25, 10am PT

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Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a hot topic as there have been scientific advances and new approaches being explored. The September 25 episode of the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA’s) Dr. Gilbert Hosts will dive into many aspects of PD diagnosis with special guest Dr. Marie-Helene Saint-Hilaire, a movement disorders specialist and member of APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board. Tune in at 10am, PT.

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