A biomarker is a measurable characteristic in the body that indicates that a particular disease is present. So, for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), this would be proof that someone has PD. Right now, the only way to confirm if someone has had PD is through brain donation. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently published a list of great resources on PD biomarkers.
… Full Story>Register Now for “Meet The Researchers: APDA Research Roundtable,” Wednesday, February 4, 9am Webinar
The American Parkinson Disease Assocation (APDA) funds research to help better understand Parkinson’s disease (PD). During this virtual event (via Zoom), you will meet four APDA-funded researchers. One of the four researchers featured will discuss depression in people with PD and the use of telehealth psychotherapy. Register now for this free event.
… Full Story>“Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease: Not What I Planned, For Me or My Family” – Webinar Notes
Parkinson’s Foundation hosted a webinar in mid-September 2020 on Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) and how it affects people and their families. The speaker was Allison Allen, social worker with Parkinson’s Foundation. She discussed the difference between PD and Young Onset PD, interdisciplinary care, and steps to living well with YOPD.
… Full Story>“Communication Strategies for Parkinson’s Care Partners” – Webinar Notes
Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario hosted a webinar in mid-September 2020 on communication strategies for caregivers when speaking with people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The speaker was Kerry King, speech-language pathologist at Connect Speech Therapy Center in Ontario, Canada. She discussed common caregiver concerns around communicating and PD, provided strategies for improving communication, and answered questions from the audience.
… Full Story>Caregiving Strategies for Parkinson’s Dementia – Webinar Notes
On January 11th PMD Alliance hosted a webinar on the topic of Caregiving Strategies for Parkinson’s Dementia. The speaker, Angelo Domingo, Psy.D. spoke about the cognitive changes caregivers can expect in a person with Parkinson’s and shared tips for accomplishing daily tasks as smoothly as possible despite those changes. Before answering a couple questions, he shared some self-care strategies for preventing caregiver burnout.
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