Register now for the Minnesota Spring Parkinson’s Symposium, an annual event co-hosted by three leading PD advocacy organizations in Minnesota. Topics include myths and misconceptions of Parkinson’s disease (PD), non-motor symptoms and how PD affects all body systems, and caregiving as a gift (and how to thrive without a gift receipt). A panel discussion will close out the day.
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Register now for “PD Voice Lab: Building the Ultimate Voice & Speech Home Practice Program,” a four-week workshop hosted by APDA Northwest. This is a structured series, not a drop-in program; each session builds on the one before it. A speech-language pathologist will guide participants in building a personalized voice and speech home practice program, step by step, together as a group. Topics across the four weeks include breath as the engine for strong speech, core voice exercises for louder and steadier communication, strategies to be better understood in everyday conversations, and exercises to boost facial expression and connection.
Register now for “Balance 101: Understanding Unsteadiness,” a webinar by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). This is the first episode of a three-part series exploring balance in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The speaker will cover why balance changes occur in PD, what contributes to feelings of unsteadiness, and what specific aspects of balance are affected.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has kicked off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month (April) by launching a new public service announcement (PSA). The “Do What You Love” campaign celebrates the resilience, strength, and optimism of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and encourages them to keep doing the things they love, even if they have to do them differently.
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This is a great opportunity to increase awareness about PD, its symptoms, and the challenges of living with PD as well as caring for someone with PD. We hope that raising awareness can generate support for all those affected by this neurological disorder.
Read more about PD, its symptoms, treatment, strategies for living, support resources, and exercise resources on the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach website.