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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Terri Pease, PhD, shared her Parkinson’s care partner story at the recent Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) conference. She was a caregiver for her husband Peter, who had PD. Over time, she learned that Parkinson’s introduces two entities into relationships—a “thief” that steals vital aspects of life like sleep, thinking, elimination, affection, learning, and sex, and a “liar” that distorts reality and breaks down trust. These challenges make caregiving difficult, but with the right approach, it is possible to stay connected in the relationship. We at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach attended her talk virtually, and are sharing our notes.
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On September 26, the Stanford American Parkinson Disease Association (ADPA) Information and Referral Center hosted author Barbara Sheklin Davis for a webinar on PD caregiving. Barbara cared for her husband, Leslie, who had Parkinson’s for 20 years. Barbara shared her hard-earned wisdom and practical advice, drawing from her book, “Advice From a Parkinson’s Wife: 20 Lessons Learned the Hard Way” (2019).
… Full Story>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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Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a hot topic as there have been scientific advances and new approaches being explored. The September 25 episode of the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA’s) Dr. Gilbert Hosts will dive into many aspects of PD diagnosis with special guest Dr. Marie-Helene Saint-Hilaire, a movement disorders specialist and member of APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board. Tune in at 10am, PT.
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