In early April, the Parkinson’s Foundation hosted the webinar “Understanding Thinking Changes in Parkinson’s” with speaker Dr. Jennifer Goldman. Dr. Goldman addressed cognitive changes in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). It is important to note that not everyone with PD will experience cognitive symptoms.
… Full Story>Register now for APDA’s “Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Parkinson’s Research at the NIH” Webinar on Friday, May 7
Register now for the next episode of “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” where APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, speaks with Dr. Walter Koroshetz about PD research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Koroshetz is director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a division of the NIH. The webinar is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 9am PT.
… Full Story>“Connecting the Science to Hope” virtual symposium on May 15
The Movement Disorders Foundation is hosting a free, virtual symposium on May 15! “Connecting the Science to Hope” will bring together leading experts to reveal the latest advancements in research and clinical trials across movement disorders, with a specific focus on Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia. They have announced some wonderful speakers who will speak to research and clinical updates.
… Full Story>“Speech [in Parkinson’s Disease] – Webinar Notes
In late March, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted a webinar on speech with speech-language pathologist Lisa Sommers. Lisa described the changes — sometimes subtle –in breath support, voice production, speed and accuracy, inflection of voice, facial expressions and swallowing. She noted that about 90% of people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) will experience these kinds of changes in communication.
… Full Story>“Care Partners and Self-Care Throughout the Journey” [with Parkinson’s Disease] – Webinar Notes
In early March, the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) hosted “Care Partners and Self-Care Throughout the Journey.” Social worker Amanda Janicke, occupational therapist Julia Wood, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) caregivers Angela Robb and Alan Ater each spoke for about 10 minutes, offering tips to caregivers of those with PD.
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