On August 6 PMD Alliance hosted a webinar on Understanding Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). PSP is a neurodegenerative disease that can mimic Parkinson’s, but PSP is a distinct diagnosis with its own features and treatments. Amazingly, there are seven subtypes of PSP!
Movement disorders specialist, David Shprecher, DO, gave an overview of symptoms, the diagnostic process, complications of PSP, as well as current treatment options and the importance of participating in clinical trials (including brain donation) to advance understanding of PSP and develop new treatment options.
How Neurologists Conduct the Exam to Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease and Monitor Progression
The physical exam in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is essential both for making a diagnosis and following the patient over time to determine when a medication adjustment or other treatments are needed. Stanford Medicine has made available an online training tool for neurologists, which demonstrates in text and several videos the proper way to evaluate the four main characteristics of PD. We thought you’d like to see it!
… Full Story>A Virtual Conversation with the Author of “Advice from a Parkinson’s Wife,” Thursday, September 26 at 2pm, PT
Join the staff of the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program on Thursday, September 26 at 2pm (PT) for a virtual conversation with Barbara Sheklin Davis, author of “Advice from a Parkinson’s Wife: 20 Lessons Learned the Hard Way” (2019, 94 pages).
… Full Story>Let’s Keep Moving With APDA: Navigating Safely & Steadily at Home – APDA Webinar on August 6, 10am PT
This episode of “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” brings you expert advice, tips, and tricks to help you get around your home safely and steadily. Register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on August 6, 10am PT.
… Full Story>New, Brief PD Caregiving Videos
My daughter Elena Dagan is a freelance photographer and videographer. The director of our Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program suggested Elena help me make several very short videos for Parkinson’s caregivers. We just finished posting them to a playlist on the Stanford APDA YouTube channel!
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