Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) on June 24, at 11am PT, for a webinar about “Managing Driving with Parkinson’s” with occupational therapist Kelsee Hove, OTD, OTR/L.
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On Wednesday, June 12, at 12pm PT, in the latest episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will discuss the impact of climate and weather on Parkinson’s Disease (PD) with her guest, movement disorders specialist Eleni Okeanis Vaou, MD.
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On June 5, at 10am PT, the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) Anushka Shiell will speak with the president and CEO of ITNAmerica ((Independent Transportation Network), Katherine Freund, about “Navigating Transportation Without Driving.” Part of the “Unlocking Strength Within” webinar series.
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Join the APDA on June 3, 10am PT, for “Practical Ways to Increase Activity With PD.” In this webinar, explore simple, effective ways to increase movement throughout the day — at home, in the community, and within your daily routines. This is part of the “Let’s Keep Moving With APDA” webinar series.
… Full Story>During a recent Parkinson’s Foundation webinar Harvard’s Margaret O’Connor, PhD, an expert in driving assessments, spoke on the subject of driving and Parkinson’s. While the mechanical skill of driving (procedural memory) often holds up well, PD can impact the complex cognitive and physical abilities needed for safe driving.
One of the most powerful points Dr. O’Connor made was the importance of getting an objective evaluation rather than relying on guesswork or difficult family conversations alone.
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