Back by popular demand, YOPD-CON returns with a robust two-day program featuring expert-led sessions, practical tools for daily living, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and find community.
Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with PD the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through drawing and painting. This program provides a supportive and therapeutic environment that encourages participant reflection as they participate in art activities that help strengthen fine motor movements.
… Full Story>
On Thursday, August 28, from 3-4:30pm PT, Stanford behavioral neurologist Niyatee Samudra, MD, will give an overview of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD). She will cover how PSP and CBD are diagnosed, the most common symptoms, and how these symptoms can be treated.
… Full Story>
Join us on Wednesday, August 13, at 2:30pm PT to hear Stanford Neurology autonomic specialist Mitchell Miglis, MD, speak about orthostatic low blood pressure in parkinsonian syndromes – Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, and Lewy Body Dementia. Dr. Miglis will address causes, triggers, symptoms, lifestyle changes, and treatment options.
… Full Story>
On Tuesday, June 10, from 7-8:30pm, Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD, will be speaking to the Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Support Group. Topics will include traveling, children, genetics, work, PD mimics, and a bit about upcoming stem cell trials. People in Northern California with YOPD can get the login details by contacting Robin Riddle.
… Full Story>