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New York Times: “Informed Patient? Don’t Bet On It”

March 6, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

well-doctors-informed-consent-master768We want to let you in on a secret.

As your oncologists, we’d like to treat you with two, or three, or four different chemotherapy drugs, each of which has distinct side effects, some of which can kill you.

Or, if we were cardiothoracic surgeons, we might tell you that we need to crack your chest open to repair your damaged heart valve, and for that to happen you’ll need to undergo anesthesia from which you may never wake up.

As doctors, our goal is to help you, of course, and to do no harm. But we may actually hurt you, irreversibly. Not that this happens frequently, but it might.

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Stanford Balance Lab Technologist to demonstrate PWR! exercise in Palo Alto, March 8

March 3, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

text_image.img.full.highLeanel Liwanag, a technologist with the Stanford Balance Lab, will be demonstrating Parkinson’s-specific exercises at the Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Wednesday, March 8th, 2-3:30pm, at Avenidas.  She will involve the audience in demonstrations of PWR!, Rock Steady Boxing, and other exercises designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s.  The exercises address movement, cognition, and speech.  This event is free and open to the public. No need to RSVP.

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March 2017, Parkinson’s Support Groups – Guest Speakers or Programs, Northern and Central California

March 1, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

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Some Northern and Central California Parkinson’s Disease (PD) support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for March 2017.  Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…
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March 2017 Webinars About Parkinson’s

March 1, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

Businessman working from home in pajamasYou 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. ere are webinars that may be of interest to those with Parkinson’s in March 2017…

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March 2017 Webinars about Caregiving

March 1, 2017 By Parkinson's Community Help

bigstock-old-and-young-hands-11671895Many 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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Filed Under: Monthly List - Caregiving Webinars, Webinars - Announcements & Notes

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Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach provides vital resources and support to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), caregivers, family members, and friends. We curate a comprehensive list of PD-related webinars and virtual meetings, sharing insightful summaries through our blog and dedicated email lists.

Whether you seek online support groups, educational webinars, or access to helpful blogs and podcasts, we are here to empower you with the knowledge and connection you need on your Parkinson’s journey.

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