Parkinson’s Awareness Month is about bringing attention to the Parkinson’s community.
Think about things you can do to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease in your local area and your needs, particularly if they are unmet needs. Talk to your local newspaper, to your religious community, to your local hobby group, to your fitness class members, etc. Let them in one what it’s like to cope with Parkinson’s Disease.
Register now for the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” where APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, speaks with Dr. Clemens Scherzer. Dr. Scherzer will discuss his innovative research, address many of the fascinating issues about genetics as it relates to PD. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 9am PT.
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Dr. Katz will be one of two speakers during a Parkinson’s summit on Thursday, February 25. The topic of her talk is “Holistic Health and Wellness for PD.” The webinar is free. Register now.
… Full Story>Register now for the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, facilitated by APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert. On Wednesday, January 13, the special guest will be David Leventhal for a conversation about the intersection of dance and PD. Leventhal is a founding teacher for Dance for PD©, a program of the Mark Morris Dance Group.
… Full Story>This two-day virtual symposium features speakers from the upper midwest. On Thursday, November 19, speakers address what’s new in PD treatment; challenging non-motor symptoms; and hallucinations and delusions. On Friday, November 20, speakers address thriving with purpose in this uncertain world; exercise research; and the what/why of PD medications. Register now.
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