Stanford PD Community Blog

In this episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Gilbert will speak with Movement Disorders Specialist Stephanie Bissonnette, MD, about what you need to know when you are first diagnosed with PD so you can better understand your disease and take a proactive approach to your health care.  Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on March 31, 10am PT.

Stanford’s Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Program and Brain Support Network invite you to join a conversation with veteran journalist Dave Iverson, the producer of two PD-related documentaries, “My Father, My Brother and Me” (2009), and “Capturing Grace” (2015).  He was also the host for many years of Michael J. Fox Foundation educational webinars on PD.  Dave will talk about his memoir, set to be released this month, “Winter Stars: An elderly mother, an aging son, and life’s final journey.”  Join us for this conversation with Dave Iverson taking place on March 30, 2:30pm PT.   

In this episode of “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” learn what types of gait problems are associated with PD, what types of strategies can be helpful to overcome these gait problems, and what strategies could be the best for you to try based on your individual needs.  Register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on March 17, 10am PT.

On the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts,” Dr. Gilbert will speak to APDA-funded researchers about their current research projects, along with doctors who are treating patients, to discuss the potential these research projects have to dramatically improve the lives of those living with PD.  Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on February 14, 9am PT. 

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.