Many people know that Parkinson’s affects twice as many men as women. But did you know that their clinical features, their progression, and the way they experience living with PD is also different?  For this special virtual event APDA Northwest Chapter will convene a panel of two men and two women, all living with Parkinson’s disease, for a lively discussion about gender differences in Parkinson’s.  Panelists will share their experiences and how they have become advocates for their own health. Each will share their favorite tips on working with their healthcare team to maximize quality of life.  Register now for this free American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on February 23, 10:30am PT.                                           

In early November, the Connecting Caregivers Radio hosted a virtual conference session with care advisor Yazmil Soriano on tips for caregivers when caring for a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD).  The speaker addressed a challenge for caregivers:  the caregiver’s role is crucial in helping those with PD navigate this new journey, while at the same time caring for yourself.  Ms. Soriano encouraged caregivers to “take a step back and realize in order to be the best version of yourself you need to be healthy.”  This session was part of a three-day conference for PD caregivers. Though the title says that “the top ten ways a care partner can support someone with PD,” the ten “ways” are very high level concepts such as communication and journaling. Many specific tips were shared as part of the ten concepts.