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 are webinars that may be of interest to those with Parkinson’s in October, 2016…
This exciting educational symposium will include lectures and panels on the latest information and research important to women living with Parkinson’s. Presented by Parkinson’s Women Support, the program includes top-level researchers and clinicians. This symposium will be presented at the Redwood Shores Library in Redwood City. The program requires pre-registration and includes an option to purchase a boxed lunch. Tickets will not be available at the event.
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.
Stanford’s Neuroscience Supportive Care Program, run by Nurse Coordinator/Program Manager T. C. Cowles, is a wonderful resource for anyone living with or caring for someone with one of more than 20 neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s, no matter where they are seen for their care. The current calendar of events is now available.
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Veronica Santini, MD, a movement disorder specialist at Stanford, will be talking about orthostatic hypotension at the Palo Alto Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Wednesday, October 12th, 2-3:30pm, at Avenidas. This common symptom occurs in PD, Lewy Body Dementia, and Multiple System Atophy. This event is free and open to the public. No need to RSVP.