June 2014, Guest Speakers/Programs at PD Support Grps in Northern and Central California
Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for June 2014. Thanks to our summer intern Lauren Stroshane, RN, for doing a lot of the legwork this month to collect the info. (It’s good to have help, regardless of what you do in life!)… Full Story>
May 2014, Guest Speakers at Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings, Northern and Central California
Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for May 2014. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…. Full Story>
April 2014, Guest Speakers/Programs at Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings in Northern and Central California
Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for April 2014. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…. Full Story>
Exercise as Medicine – Apr 25, 1-3pm, RWC
Becky Farley, PhD, neurorehab specialist and physiologist discusses the benefits of exercise and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Farley is the founder of Arizona-based Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!). She developed the LSVT BIG program, a physical therapy program designed for those with PD. Her talk will address the basic science as she advocates for exercise as a first line of defense in PD.
Stanford APDA, in cooperation with Kaiser Permanente (Dr. Ramon Quesdada and PT John Berdoulay) and other community organizations, is hosting Dr. Farley for four days of intensive instruction for PTs, OTs, and fitness instructors. Our goal is to have more physical therapists, occupational therapists, and fitness professionals trained on exercise for the PD community…. Full Story>