Unlocking Strength Within – Shedding Light on the Shadows: Understanding Depression in Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Unlocking Strength Within, special guest Dr. Natalie Diaz shared her expertise on managing depression and...see more answered audience questions live. Depression is a common symptom of PD and in this episode of Unlocking Strength Within, we learned helpful cognitive-behavioral therapy skills for reframing thoughts and addressing faulty cognitive thought patterns.  Watch the […]

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Sigamos moviéndonos con la APDA: Comprendiendo el PT y mantenerse motivado para moverse

En esta sesión de Sigamos moviéndonos, nuestro invitado especial Carlos Rehbein compartió excelentes herramientas para comenzar a hacer ejercicio...see more y cómo mantener ese impulso y respondió las preguntas de la audiencia en vivo. El ejercicio es importante para las personas con EP, ¡pero puede resultar difícil mantenerse motivado! En este episodio, aprendimos cómo se diferencia […]

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Unlocking Strength Within: Navigating Relationships with PD

In this session of Unlocking Strength Within, Sheila Moore, LCSW shared her expertise on managing interpersonal relationships and answered...see more audience questions live. The Unlocking Strength Within series explores important emotional and psychological aspects of living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including navigating relationships, understanding and managing depression, coping with apathy, and more. Our expert speakers will […]

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Thriving Through OT: Home Safety & Parkinson’s Diseasee

In this session of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, special guest Amanda Landsbaum, MS, OTR/L shared her expertise on occupational...see more therapy and answered audience questions live. This episode focused on home safety for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.  Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Blood Pressure Control, Autonomic Dysfunction, & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jose-Alberto Palma discussed blood pressure and autonomic dysfunction and...see more answered audience questions live. The autonomic nervous system includes the nerves located throughout the body that control automatic body functions. Due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, many people with PD experience difficulties with blood […]

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Let’s Keep Moving With APDA: Balance Training to Reduce Falls in People with PD

In this session of Let’s Keep Moving With APDA, special guest Dr. Teresa Baker discusses the importance of balance...see more training for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). As PD progresses, gait and balance issues can be common, and falling can be a significant concern. Dr. Baker discussed what balance training is, shed light on new research […]

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Parkinson’s Disease: The Essentials

APDA’s is a concise yet very informative overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that explains the...see more basics of PD, symptoms, treatments, and more. It is particularly well-suited for people who have been newly diagnosed, or if you know or care for someone with PD and want to learn more.  

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Thriving Through OT: Independence with Everyday Activities

In this session of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, special guest Amanda Landsbaum, MS, OTR/L shared her expertise on occupational...see more therapy and gaining independence while doing everyday activities.  Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the APDA YouTube channel for more informative and important resources for Parkinson’s disease. ABOUT […]

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