What if the way we think about Parkinson’s progression is wrong? Traditional staging systems assign numbers to disease severity, but they don’t capture what really matters: your lived experience, your quality of life, and your ability to do the things that bring you joy and meaning.
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Stanford Health Care and the California Highway Patrol will teach the Age Well, Drive Smart FREE traffic safety class on April 2 in Palo Alto. This class is designed to empower mature drivers with the confidence and skills needed to maintain their independence on the road. Adults, 65 and above should register by Tuesday, March 31.
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This webinar from February 2026 addressed frequently asked questions about physical therapy for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Anyone with PD, their care partners, and family members seeking to understand how physical therapy can support mobility, independence, and quality of life will be interested in this topic.
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In the second episode of the new American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar series “Caring With Confidence,” author and adult child care partner Lianna Marie will share tools to be an effective and connected care partner, even at a distance. Read more about what attendees will learn and register now for this free webinar, taking place on Thursday, February 26 at 11am PT.
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On Saturday, February 7, Stanford was pleased to host the Parkinson’s Foundation and Up ENDing Parkinson’s for a PD exercise sampler, community kick-off of Moving Days in Northern California, and a rock-climbing demo plus some rock-climbing experimentation. Here are some resources shared that day about Stanford’s PD offerings, the May 2026 Moving Day schedule, Up ENDing Parkinson’s, and PD exercise options in the SF Bay Area. And photos!
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