Todos los meses, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach producirá una lista de seminarios web y reuniones virtuales en español relacionados con el Parkinson con oradores. Aquí está nuestra lista de Noviembre de 2024.
… Full Story>
The physical exam in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is essential both for making a diagnosis and following the patient over time to determine when a medication adjustment or other treatments are needed. Stanford Medicine has made available an online training tool for neurologists, which demonstrates in text and several videos the proper way to evaluate the four main characteristics of PD. We thought you’d like to see it!
… Full Story>
On Thursday, October 31, at 11am PT, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will discuss vision changes and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) with her guest, neuro-ophthalmologist Janet Rucker, MD, in the latest episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts.
… Full Story>
Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can present unique challenges, but sometimes small adjustments can make a big difference in day-to-day life. If you’ve ever thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to do this!” the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has got you covered with practical tips from people living with the disease and expert advice from medical professionals.
… Full Story>
Terri Pease, PhD, shared her Parkinson’s care partner story at the recent Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) conference. She was a caregiver for her husband Peter, who had PD. Over time, she learned that Parkinson’s introduces two entities into relationships—a “thief” that steals vital aspects of life like sleep, thinking, elimination, affection, learning, and sex, and a “liar” that distorts reality and breaks down trust. These challenges make caregiving difficult, but with the right approach, it is possible to stay connected in the relationship. We at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach attended her talk virtually, and are sharing our notes.
… Full Story>