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.
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Many people associate palliative care with exclusively end-of-life care, but that’s a misconception. In November 2024, the Palo Alto PD Support Group hosted a talk with Stanford’s Dr. Jocelyn Jiao who shed light on the true nature of palliative care and its profound impact on individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Jiao is a movement disorder and palliative care specialist. Read our notes from her talk.
… Full Story>Stanford Movement disorder specialist and palliative care physician Jocelyn Jiao, MD, will speak to the Willow Glen Parkinson’s Support Group on Friday, March 7, at 10am. Dr. Jiao will provide an overview of palliative care and how it can help with Parkinson’s symptom management.
… Full Story>On Monday, March 3rd, at 2:30pm PT, PD-Connect’s virtual monthly speaker will be Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD. Dr. Ferris will discuss interventional therapies for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and other movement disorders.
… Full Story>The speaker at the next virtual Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) support group meeting is Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD. On Tuesday, October 8 from 7-8:30pm PT Dr. Ferris will discuss cognitive changes and how to navigate the work/health balance.
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