Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can present unique challenges, but sometimes small adjustments can make a big difference in day-to-day life. If you’ve ever thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to do this!” the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has got you covered with practical tips from people living with the disease and expert advice from medical professionals.
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Join the staff of the Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program on Thursday, September 26 at 2pm (PT) for a virtual conversation with Barbara Sheklin Davis, author of “Advice from a Parkinson’s Wife: 20 Lessons Learned the Hard Way” (2019, 94 pages).
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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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