The National Parkinson Foundation is offering an upcoming series of free online seminars for patients with Parkinson’s Disease and their family caregivers. For more information, see the announcement below from the National Parkinson Foundation.
To Register for any of the Seminars, click the following links:
- Relationships, Parkinson’s and You
Thursday, August 23, 1-2 p.m. ET
“Parkinson’s changes your sense of who you are and impacts your relationships at home, at work and socially. Explore strategies for coping with these changes.”
Presenter: Kara Barton, MSW, LCSW
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- Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease — Depression
Monday, September 10, 1-2 p.m. ET
“During the course of their illness, as many as 1 out of 2 people with Parkinson’s disease will develop some form of depression. This webinar will address common symptoms of depression and will help participants to understand management options.”
Presenter: Anthony J. Santiago, MD
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- New to Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 4, 1-2 p.m. ET
“Designed specifically for newly diagnosed patients, this webinar will focus on prioritizing goals and self-care strategies to promote physical and emotional well being.
Presenter: Julie H. Carter, RN, MS, ANP
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For more information, see the following announcement from the National Parkinson Foundation:
Past Webinars:
You can also access NPF’s past webinars about the Aware in Care hospitalization kit and the importance of patient and family centered care.
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This Event Announcement is provided as a public service by HelpingYouCare™.
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More Information
For more information on Parkinson’s Disease, see the HelpingYouCare™ resource pages on Parkinson’s Disease, including:
- News on Parkinson’s Disease;
- What is it; Causes;
- Symptoms & Diagnosis;
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Caregiving
