The Brain Support Network and Stanford Neurology will host a free seminar in Spanish on Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). The seminar will be moderated by Linda Higueras of the Brain Support Network, whose father suffered from Lewy body dementia (LBD). Dr. Carla Abdelnour, a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, […]
Lewy body dementia (LBD) – including both Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) – can be challenging to diagnose. Currently, diagnosis is made based on signs and symptoms during life. While some laboratory tests can support diagnosis in life, confirmation is usually made after the end of life, if at all, […]
Parkinsonism, including bradykinesia (slowness of movement), hypokinesia (small, reduced amplitude movements), rigidity and tremor are common motor features of both Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD). These motor symptoms can impact mobility, independence and safety and are often exacerbated by the other non-motor symptoms. Management of these symptoms is complex and requires the […]
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, then a decline in memory or change in thinking is making it difficult to go about daily life. Although memory loss and altered thought are common to all dementias, there are different types, each with distinct causes and characteristics. In this webinar, learn about the similarities […]
Date / Time: March 15-18, 2024, Atlanta, GA Registration: https://www.aagponline.org/education-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-registration/ This conference is in-person only. The 2024 AAGP Annual Meeting: “Reimagining Geriatric Mental Health: Innovations to Promote the Well-Being of Caregivers and Patients.” The 2024 Annual Meeting theme in a post-pandemic world calls for innovation that can reduce stress and trauma and promote brain […]
Date / Time: March 15-18, 2024, Atlanta, GA Registration: https://www.aagponline.org/education-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-registration/ This conference is in-person only. The 2024 AAGP Annual Meeting: “Reimagining Geriatric Mental Health: Innovations to Promote the Well-Being of Caregivers and Patients.” The 2024 Annual Meeting theme in a post-pandemic world calls for innovation that can reduce stress and trauma and promote brain […]
Date / Time: March 15-18, 2024, Atlanta, GA Registration: https://www.aagponline.org/education-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-registration/ This conference is in-person only. The 2024 AAGP Annual Meeting: “Reimagining Geriatric Mental Health: Innovations to Promote the Well-Being of Caregivers and Patients.” The 2024 Annual Meeting theme in a post-pandemic world calls for innovation that can reduce stress and trauma and promote brain […]
Date / Time: March 15-18, 2024, Atlanta, GA Registration: https://www.aagponline.org/education-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-registration/ This conference is in-person only. The 2024 AAGP Annual Meeting: “Reimagining Geriatric Mental Health: Innovations to Promote the Well-Being of Caregivers and Patients.” The 2024 Annual Meeting theme in a post-pandemic world calls for innovation that can reduce stress and trauma and promote brain […]
Clinical trials can be a mystery. How do I find a study that is right for me or my loved one? What do I need to know about participating in trials? Will I get a placebo? How do I find out more about a study? Many people who are curious about participating in clinical trials […]
Parkinson’s IQ + You is a free event presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation, designed to empower you to manage the disease, learn about the latest research and connect with local resources. This in-person event features a program with sessions on navigating Parkinson's, managing care and learning about research participation. The accompanying Partner Expo […]