Stanford’s Neuroscience Supportive Care Program is offering nine virtual workshops for caregivers to those dealing with memory issues, regardless of the diagnosis (whether it be Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia, stroke, etc.). The workshops are every first and third Wednesday, 10-11:30am PT. The series began November 3, 2021 and will run through March 2, 2022. Sign up for one or all.
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Dr. Kathleen Poston, director of the Stanford Movement Disorders Center, will be speaking on “The Prodrome of PD” at the PANC Annual Conference on Saturday, October 23, 2021. A “prodrome” is when we can see some symptoms of early Parkinson’s disease (PD) but not enough to warrant a diagnosis. Another term used is “preclinical.” Dr. Poston will address whether there are motor and non-motor signs that can help identify PD earlier. Registration for the full-day conference — in-person in Roseville and virtually — is open now.
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On the first day of fall, we always see “fall prevention awareness” events. This year is no different. On September 22, 2021, 4pm, join Stanford’s Farewell to Falls team for a 90-minute webinar on aging-in-place safely through home safety checks and assistive devices. Register today.
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On the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts,” Dr. Lisa Shulman will discuss clinical trials and other research opportunities for people with PD and their care partners. Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on September 17, 9am PT.
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The Human Motor Control and Neuromodulation Lab at Stanford University is seeking participants for the SPRING (Stanford Parkinson’s Research In Neuromodulation for Gait) Study. The SPRING Study aims to investigate the safety and feasibility of adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) for impaired gait and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study’s goal is to advance the development of patient-specific DBS therapy to improve quality of life for people living with PD.
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