This is a great opportunity to increase awareness about PD, its symptoms, and the challenges of living with PD as well as caring for someone with PD. We hope that raising awareness can generate support for all those affected by this neurological disorder. Read more….
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This year’s conference is all about “Keeping Healthy with Parkinson’s.” Attendance is open to people who have Parkinson’s disease, their friends, family, or anyone interested in learning more about Parkinson’s.
Expert panelists and speakers will discuss topics essential to improving quality of life with PD including adapting to Parkinson’s disease lifestyle issues, how to incorporate exercise and movement into your daily routine, and more!
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Are you struggling to provide care for someone living with dementia? The Stanford Neuroscience Supportive Care Program is presenting a 4-part online workshop for care partners of someone living with dementia.
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The two-day APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage will be geared towards people with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners and family members and will feature expert presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and more. The program will run from 9am-12:40pm PT on February 15th, and from 9am-12:30pm PT on February 16th.
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Register now for an in-person program on nutrition in Parkinson’s, on Friday, October 14, 12pm to 3pm, in Lafayette. Presenters include Maya Katz, MD, Stanford movement disorder specialist. A balanced diet is vital for good health. For people with PD, a balanced diet is even more important. Learn how some foods may help to ease symptoms or support brain health and discuss how meal timing and food interactions can affect the way medications work.
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