It has been awhile since the Stanford APDA Parkinson’s Information & Referral Center published a list of all of the PD, MSA, PSP, or CBD research studies currently recruiting at non-profit institutions in Northern California. Since April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we decided to compile the list below to encourage everyone in the wider community to participate in at least one of these studies!
April 2014, Guest Speakers/Programs at Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings in Northern and Central California
Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for April 2014. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…. Full Story>
Exercise as Medicine – Apr 25, 1-3pm, RWC
Becky Farley, PhD, neurorehab specialist and physiologist discusses the benefits of exercise and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Farley is the founder of Arizona-based Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!). She developed the LSVT BIG program, a physical therapy program designed for those with PD. Her talk will address the basic science as she advocates for exercise as a first line of defense in PD.
Stanford APDA, in cooperation with Kaiser Permanente (Dr. Ramon Quesdada and PT John Berdoulay) and other community organizations, is hosting Dr. Farley for four days of intensive instruction for PTs, OTs, and fitness instructors. Our goal is to have more physical therapists, occupational therapists, and fitness professionals trained on exercise for the PD community…. Full Story>
Mar 2014, PD Support Groups Guest Speakers
Many Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for March 2014. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you…. Full Story>
February 2014 – Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings, Guest Speakers and Programs, Northern and Central California
Some Northern and Central California Parkinson’s support groups have guest speakers or programs planned for February 2014. Here’s what’s happening at a support group near you.
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