The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is piloting a new program for people with Parkinson’s, “Connecting Through Art,” on Friday, October 11. With instruction from the Art Cart, the session will be focused on providing those living with Parkinson’s the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through the activities of drawing and painting. The session is free, but advance registration is required.
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This workshop will cover the referral process for a driving evaluation; identify the needs for adaptive driving controls; types of adaptive controls- mechanical vs electronic; costs associated with installing these adaptations; DMV requirements, and outline time frames associated with achieving competency for using adaptive controls. The workshop will be held at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. The program is free but advance registration is required.
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Casey Halpern, Neurosurgeon, Stanford Medicine, will discuss “Parkinson’s Disease: What to Do when the Meds Stop Working,” at the Stanford Quarterly Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) support group on Thursday, September 19, from 11:00-12:45 at the Wellness Room, Neuroscience Health Center. An RSVP is required to attend.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association is conducting its annual survey of those in the Parkinson’s Disease community. Please complete the brief survey by September 18, 2019.
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Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, Urologist in Stanford’s Urology Department, will be speaking about “Urological Issues in Parkinson’s Disease” at the Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group on Wednesday, July 10, from 2:30-4:00pm at Avenidas. No RSVP is required to attend.
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