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“Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, and Lewy Body Dementia” Webinar Recording Now Available

September 25, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

On September 18, Stanford Movement Disorders Center hosted a one-hour webinar on orthostatic hypotension (OH), which is a common symptom of Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, and Lewy Body Dementia. The webinar recording is now available…. Full Story>

Stanford-led Parkinson’s Support Group Moves to Little House in September – Second Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm

September 6, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Stanford’s APDA Parkinson’s Information & Referral Center runs a local Parkinson’s support group in the community. We are moving to Little House in Menlo Park in Sept. 2017. Our inaugural speaker on Sept. 13th will be…… Full Story>

Stanford Movement Disorder Specialist to discuss deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Palo Alto, September 12

September 6, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Melanie Lising, a movement disorder specialist at Stanford, will be discussing deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease at the Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Support Group on Tuesday, September 12^th from 6:30-8:00PM. This event is free. If this is your first visit to the support group, please contact the group leader, Martha Gardner, RN, 408-464-3718.

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Driving Rehabilitation program scheduled on Tuesday, September 12, 10:30-11:30 am, Stanford

August 22, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Julie Muccini, neuroclinical specialist, in the Stanford driving simulator

This driving rehabilitation session will discuss the topics of the aging driver and requirements by the California DMV if a driver has had a change in medical status (such as being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease), suspended license or let his or her license expire The session will be held at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. The program is free but advance registration is required…. Full Story>

Qi Gong and Parkinson’s Exercise Classes begin August 2nd, 3rd at Stanford’s Neuroscience Health Center

July 28, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Two new classes will be offered beginning in early August in the Wellness Room 1511, Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. Qi Gong for Vitality, offered every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 PM, begins on August 2nd and welcomes walk ins. Parkinson’s Exercise Class, offered every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 PM, and again from 3:00-4:00PM begins on August 3rd and requires pre-registration. All classes are free.