Daniel Kramer, MD, Stanford Neurosurgical Fellow and clinical instructor, Neurosurgery, will participate in a question and answer session online on Thursday, June 18, beginning at 3:00pm Pacific Time. The event is free, but pre-registration is required.
Stanford Fellow to Answer Questions about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery at online DBS Support Group, June 18
June 17, 2020 By
Stanford Sleep Specialist to discuss PD Sleep Issues, Palo Alto, February 12
January 22, 2020 By
Emmanuel During, MD, a psychiatrist and neurologist with board certification in sleep medicine and director of the Stanford Parasomnia Clinic, will discuss REM-sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) and other parasomnias as well as his continuing research into possible treatment options for these disorders at the Palo Alto Support Group on Wednesday, February 12, from 2:30-4:00pm, at Channing House in Palo Alto. No RSVP is required to attend.
Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist to discuss the latest Parkinson’s Research, Palo Alto, January 8
December 22, 2019 By
Brent Bluett, DO, Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist, will discuss "The Latest Parkinson's Research: Is There Hope?" at the Palo Alto Support group on Wednesday, January 8, from 2:30-4:00pm, at Channing House in Palo Alto. No RSVP is required to attend.
Happy Thanksgiving from The Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach team
November 27, 2019 By
The Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach team would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! The office is closed on Thursday and Friday.
The Palo Alto Support Group has moved again! Join us at Channing House, second Wednesday of each month, 2:30-4pm.
September 27, 2019 By
The Palo Alto Parkinson's Support Group meeting is moving again! Our Wednesday, October 9th support group meeting will be in our new home at Channing House, 850 Webster St., Palo Alto. Read more on how to find the new meeting location and join our email reminder list.
Driving Rehabilitation session scheduled on Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30am, Stanford
September 24, 2019 By
This is an informative driving rehabilitation session that will discuss the topics of the aging driver and requirements by the California DMV if a driver has had a change in medical status (such as being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease), suspended license, or let his or her license expire The session will be held at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. The program is free but advance registration is required.
New APDA “Connecting Through Art” program to begin October 11, San Francisco
September 24, 2019 By
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is piloting a new program for people with Parkinson’s, “Connecting Through Art,” on Friday, October 11. With instruction from the Art Cart, the session will be focused on providing those living with Parkinson’s the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through the activities of drawing and painting. The session is free, but advance registration is required.
Adaptive Driving Workshop scheduled on Thursday, October 3, 10:30-11:30am, Stanford
September 23, 2019 By
This workshop will cover the referral process for a driving evaluation; identify the needs for adaptive driving controls; types of adaptive controls- mechanical vs electronic; costs associated with installing these adaptations; DMV requirements, and outline time frames associated with achieving competency for using adaptive controls. The workshop will be held at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. The program is free but advance registration is required.
Stanford Neurosurgeon to discuss what to do when PD medications stop working. Palo Alto, September 19
September 3, 2019 By
Casey Halpern, Neurosurgeon, Stanford Medicine, will discuss “Parkinson’s Disease: What to Do when the Meds Stop Working,” at the Stanford Quarterly Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) support group on Thursday, September 19, from 11:00-12:45 at the Wellness Room, Neuroscience Health Center. An RSVP is required to attend.
Check out the “Share Your Insights” Survey
July 12, 2019 By
The American Parkinson Disease Association is conducting its annual survey of those in the Parkinson's Disease community. Please complete the brief survey by September 18, 2019.