Complementary therapies are non-pharmacologic treatments that can complement and enhance modern medicine. Complementary therapies include exercise, mindfulness, manipulation (acupuncture, massage), creative pursuits (socialization, hobbies), and herbal remedies. They are most effective in treating stress, anxiety, stiffness, pain, insomnia, nausea, bloating, and memory.
… Full Story>On April 22, the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Parkinson’s Center hosted a webinar on anxiety’s contribution and impact in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and ways to manage it.
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Our Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group meetings have resumed, albeit virtually. Since there are so many PD-related webinars happening, our guest speakers focus on cutting edge research going on at Stanford. At next Wednesday’s August 11th, 2:30-4pm, virtual support group meeting, the guest speaker will be Xinnan Wang, MD, PhD, with Stanford Neurosurgery.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our August 2021 list.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of caregiving-related webinars and virtual events. Most of the webinars listed are for a general audience and are free.
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