The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA MA) is hosting a webinar next week, July 13, at 10am PT, on driving wellness for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). PD can lead to changes in vision, physical movement, and thinking skills which can impact driving safety over the course of the disease. The speaker will address these changes. Register now.
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Our very own Denise Dagan will be addressing the Lewy body dementia caregiving journey following the virtual screening of the new Robin Williams documentary “SPARK.” The event is co-hosted by Brain Support Network and Family Caregiver Alliance. Register now.
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Register now for the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” where APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, speaks with Dr. Carlie Tanner about the effects of the environment on the risk of developing PD. Dr. Tanner is the Associate Director at the Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Center at the San Francisco VA. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 9am PT.
… Full Story>“Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” is an occasional webinar series hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). In the webinar on Thursday, May 22, 10am, the speakers will be a dance for PD instructor and an exercise physiologist. There will be time for audience questions.
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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, starting June 2, 2021. Sign up for one or all.
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