We invite you to participate in a very important survey, supported in part by the American Parkinson Disease Association, to help researchers better understand the costs associated with Parkinson’s and the impact the disease has on family finances. The survey is open now until June 16.
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Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County (PSGSC) is hosting a live performance of the play, “What I Didn’t Say: A Journey Through Parkinson’s” on Sunday, April 13 from 3-4:30pm at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center.
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The Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center and Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach invite you to attend the last webinar in our series of conversations with Parkinson’s caregiver authors. On Wednesday, March 5, 2:30-4pm PT, join us for a conversation with Terri Pease, PhD. Terri will share her experiences and lessons learned caring for her husband with PD. There will be time for audience questions.
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Stanford Health Care’s Neuroscience Wellness Classes offer free classes that help those with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and any others in the community take care of their mind and body. These meditation, fitness, and creative arts classes focus on balance, strength, and relaxation. They also give people a way to connect with others who have similar experiences. Classes are open to the community, and patients and caregivers of all ability levels are welcome. You do not have to be a Stanford patient.
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The physical exam in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is essential both for making a diagnosis and following the patient over time to determine when a medication adjustment or other treatments are needed. Stanford Medicine has made available an online training tool for neurologists, which demonstrates in text and several videos the proper way to evaluate the four main characteristics of PD. We thought you’d like to see it!
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