Many caregivers cannot leave home due to caregiving responsibilities. You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here is a webinar that may be of interest to caregivers in March 2017…
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Dance for Parkinson’s disease at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
The winter issue of Stanford Medicine features an article on Dance for PD, a program that offers dance classes to people with Parkinson’s disease. “As physicians, we stress the importance of physical activity, social interaction and mental stimulation to our patients with Parkinson’s disease,” Helen Bronte-Stewart, Stanford neurologist, said. “Dance for PD gives them all three. But it is much more than a possible therapy or treatment; the PD dancers have told us this type of dance restores their self-image and brings them joy.”… Full Story>
Driving Rehabilitation session scheduled Thursday, March 2, 10:30-11:30am, Stanford
This driving rehabilitation session will discuss the topics of the aging driver and requirements by the California DMV in a driver has had a change in medical status (such as being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease). The session will be held at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. The program is free but advance registration is required.
Mobility crisis? Non-driving seniors navigate ridesharing options
The Palo Alto Weekly published a terrific article on the difficulty in area residents (Palo Alto and Menlo Park) in getting around if they are no longer driving a vehicle. The article focuses on private transportation options available to seniors.Home Care Assistance: 5 Ways to Prevent Falls for the Seniors You Love
Falls are one of the most dangerous things that a senior can experience. They can lead to hospitalizations, injuries, long-term health problems and even death. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) illustrate just how dangerous falls can be…. Full Story>
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