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Webinar Notes – Navigating the Road Ahead: Understanding Driving and Parkinson’s

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Man driving car
credit: Eliza Beth via Flickr

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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“Lewy Body Dementia:  Future Directions” Webinar – Recording, Slides, and Resources

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Carla Abdelnour, MD, PhD
Carla Abdelnour, MD, PhD

Brain Support Network and Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center were pleased to present Stanford’s Carla Abdelnour, MD, speaking on “Lewy Body Dementia: Future Directions,” on April 17, 2025.  Dr. Abdelnour’s talk focused on recent research findings and future research that may affect treatment of those with LBD.  She provided a short overview of Lewy body dementia (LBD), which is an umbrella term that includes Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

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Lewy Body Dementia:  Future Directions – Join us for a Webinar on April 17, 1pm PT

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Carla Abdelnour, MD
Carla Abdelnour, MD

Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center and Brain Support Network are pleased to present Carla Abdelnour, MD, speaking on Lewy Body Dementia: Future Directions, on Thursday, April 17, 1pm PT.  Dr. Abdelnour’s talk will focus on recent research findings and future research that may affect treatment of those with LBD.  She will provide a short overview of Lewy body dementia (LBD), which is an umbrella term that includes Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

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More personalized, precise treatment for Parkinson’s patients on ’90 Seconds with Lisa Kim’

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Helen Bronte-Stewart treating Parkinson's patients
credit: Todd Holland via Stanford

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new technology that could offer more effective treatment for millions of people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Approval of the new device is the result of Stanford-led research into adaptive deep brain stimulation. Helen Bronte-Stewart, MD, who headed the international study, explains how it could provide longer-lasting benefits of any current treatment.

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