Take Control Series Join our Community APDA Take Control Series Parkinson’s disease is a complex disorder with new challenges to face as the disease progresses. The more educated a patient and family becomes the more they are able to Take Control of their disease. Experts in the field will educate and prepare you to recognize these challenges and learn how to manage them with practical tools and greater knowledge so that you can live life to the fullest. The program will take place every other month ON LINE via the Zoom platform. Each session will be approximately one hour – a 40 minute presentation followed by Q & A from the audience. The sessions will also be recorded for later viewing on the APDA Northwest YouTube Channel. (To view previous programs scroll to the bottom of the page) You can register for individual sessions below. If you want to register for the entire 2021 series. Click here HERE OCTOBER PROGRAM Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10:30am PT End of Life Ready: End-of-Life Options and Advance Care Planning Are you End of Life Ready? When living with chronic condition like PD, the focus is on living life to the fullest and maintaining your quality of life for as long as you can. Part of ensuring you can live every day to your fullest, is planning ahead for end-of-life so when the end comes, your values about death and dying are honored and protected by those responsible for your care. Please join us as we welcome our friends at End of Life Washington for a 60-minute presentation that will teach you how to clearly communicate your wishes in a set of Advance Directives, choose a Health Care Agent to speak on your behalf if you cannot, and understand what end-of-life options are available including Death with Dignity (Medical Aid in Dying) and VSED. After attending this session, you should feel prepared to communicate and share your end-of-life wishes with those caring for you, and closest to you. PRESENTER: Our volunteer presenter will be Wendy, from End of Life Washington. She is currently leading their education and awareness program called End of Life Ready. She became involved with the organization after watching several family members and close friends suffer by not having the right documents and support team in place to honor their end of life wishes. Through this experience she drew on her 25 year career in marketing management to co-develop the End of Life Ready Campaign which aims to educate a quarter of a million citizens in the Northwest be better prepared at end-of-life or in the event of a health-care crisis. Wendy is a native of Washington State. Register NOVEMBER PROGRAM Friday, November 19, 2021 at 1:00pm PT Brain AND Brawn: Combining Cognitive Training with Exercise. You hear it all the time (we hope!) “Exercise is a critical component in the treatment of PD.” But did you know that it is not just good for your body but also good for your brain – specifically your cognition? Come learn the latest research behind exercise and cognitive changes, understand how your balance is affected and experience some examples of cognitive training with exercise. FEATURING: Dr. Nate Coomer, founder of the Parkinson’s Fitness Project and the Daily Dose. Register Past Programs Past Recordings of these programs can be found on our YouTube Channel Palliative Care in Parkinson’s disease: Providing patient-centered care, support, and symptom management Dr. Christopher Flynn, Rev. Lorraine E. Leist, and Joan Luster Swedish Palliative Care Clinic Innovations In Deep Brain Stimulation – a panel discussion Dr. Delaram Safarpour, Dr. Kim Burchiel, Shannon Anderson, and Diane Hutchins Oregon Health Sciences University Dementia, Cognition & PD Dr. Nancy Isenberg, Medical Director of the Center for Healthy Aging Swedish Neurosciences Neglected Clinic Topics Dr. Laurie K. Mischley, Naturopathic Physician and Researcher Seattle Integrative Medicine & Bastyr University Avoiding Apathy in COVID Times: 4 Tips to Keep You Motivated and Moving in the Pandemic Dr. Nate Coomer, Physical Therapist The Parkinson’s Fitness Project Sleep & Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, Movement Disorder Neurologist & Chief Scientific Officer American Parkinson Disease Association The Impact of PD on Vision Dr. Steven Hamilton Neuro-Ophthalmologist Swedish Medical Center The 5 W’s (Who…What…Where…When…Why) of Home Care and Home Health Shawn D’Amelio, President, Washington Home Care Association With A Little Help Case Studies from the Exam Room Dr. Pravin Khemani, Movement Disorders Neurologist Swedish Medical Center Mind Over Parkinsons Dr. Patrick Hogan, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Puget Sound Neurology Unlock the Healing Power of Food Wilma Shaw, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition Embrace Nutrition The Gut Biome & PD Dr. Kelly Condefer, Movement Disorders Neurologist Confluence Health Aging in Place Safely Jay Berger, Physical Therapist VirtualKare What a Pain! Understanding and Treating Pain in Parkinson’s disease Dr. Pravin Khemani, Movement Disorders Neurologist Swedish Medical Center Cognitive Changes in PD and What to Do About Them. Dr. Reza Ghomi, Neuropsychiatrist Evergreen Medical Center What’s the Link? Cognitive Training & Exercise Dr. Nate Coomer, Physical Therapist The Parkinson’s Fitness Project To view these and other educational programs please visit our YouTube Channel
