Wellness Series
Caring for Care Partners
Caring for Care Partners PWR! Wellness Series February 15, 20234:30-6:00 pm (AZ time)PWR!Gym and ZoomThis event will be recorded Join us! Register to Attend About The Webinar Becoming a care partner for your loved one can be a significant life transition. As a care partner, you are essential in providing love, support, resiliency, companionship, and…
Read MoreWellness Series 2022 Wrap Up
Wellness Series and Holiday Wrap-Up 2022 In the month of December, we will not be hosting a virtual wellness series. We have gathered together a wrap-up for the end of the year and some fun holiday events you may be interested in. Have a happy holiday! Our list of 2022 wellness series with recordings available:…
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Service Dogs for Parkinson’s
Service Dogs for People with Parkinson’s Service dogs can be trained to help people with Parkinson’s disease with a variety of tasks such as getting dressed, opening doors, or alleviating freezing. Studies show that service dogs can also encourage regular exercise and reduce loneliness. Kari Cleland, who has been training dogs for over 40 years,…
Read MoreDeep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s Disease PWR! Wellness Series Speaker: Paul Larson, MD, FAANS September 21, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment where small wires are placed in the brain to reduce motor symptoms such as tremor, slowness, and stiffness. DBS is currently the gold standard surgical…
Read MoreDuopa for Parkinson’s
Duopa for Parkinson’s August 17th, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Duopa is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It delivers carbidopa/levodopa continuously throughout the day. Hear from Cynthia Reed, MD to learn more and how Duopa can help you on your journey. You will also…
Read MoreDystonia and Parkinson – Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert – Dystonia and Parkinson July 20th, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) What is dystonia? Do I have it? How do I treat it? Will I get it? Is dystonia the same thing as dyskinesia or tremor? You may have a lot of questions about dystonia – a repetitive muscle twisting, spasm,…
Read MoreWellness Series – Freezing of Gait
Freezing of Gait and Parkinson Disease PWR! Wellness Series June 15th, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Do you feel like sometimes your feet are glued to the floor? Do you find it challenging to walk through doorways or in small spaces? You may be experiencing freezing of gait. Sidney Collin, Co-Founder and CEO of…
Read MoreClinical Trials and PD
Clinical Trials and Parkinson Disease PWR! Wellness Series Speaker: Paul Larson, MD, FAANS Neurosurgeon, Professor Recorded on – May 18, 2022 Deep Brain Stimulation is currently the gold standard surgical treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. Biological treatments such as gene therapy and cell transplantation for Parkinson’s disease have been explored in clinical trials over the last…
Read MoreBalance and Parkinson’s with Jennifer
Ask the Parkinson’s Expert about Balance An hour to ask every question you have about balance and how it relates to Parkinson’s. Jennifer is a Parkinson’s expert. Join us! The process of balance control is complex and dysfunction can interfere with our ability to remain upright and steady. For people with Parkinson disease, the motor…
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