This month the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program hosted a lunch for former PD caregivers who attended our support groups. Those in attendance had lost their loved one from one week to four years ago.
We asked them to share their thoughts on a few questions to benefit current PD caregivers. Here are the questions we asked our lunch attendees and their wise advice:
My daughter Elena Dagan is a freelance photographer and videographer. The director of our Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program suggested Elena help me make several very short videos for Parkinson’s caregivers. We just finished posting them to a playlist on the Stanford APDA YouTube channel!
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Most people have many good years after their diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). However, it is wise to be aware of what may come so you can be prepared for the advanced symptoms of PD. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has a variety of resources to help you learn more about advanced PD. Pick and choose the topics of most interest or relevance to you – and process the informatison at your own pace.
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Parkinson’s can make travel challenging, but the warmer weather is the perfect time for getaways. Whether you’re planning a local weekend drive or an international trip, planning ahead can help make your trip more smooth, safe, and enjoyable. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) offers these tips that can help you enjoy your time away:
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It’s women’s history month! We’ve come a long way, but not nearly far enough because while women are less likely than men to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD), women with PD report a worse quality of life than men with PD.
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