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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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Jessica Schroeder, RDN spoke about nutrition’s effect on Parkinson’s disease...see more and answered audience questions live. There is so much about your life with Parkinson’s disease that you can’t control, but one thing that is in your control is what you eat. How can food help you […]

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Sigamos moviéndonos: la importancia de el ejercicio para personas con EP

En esta sesión de Sigamos moviéndonos con la APDA, la invitada especial Cristina Colón-Semenza nos habló de la importancia...see more del ejercicio y respondió a las preguntas de la audiencia en vivo. El ejercicio es muy beneficioso para las personas con enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Puede ayudar con el equilibrio, la fuerza, la marcha y mucho […]

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Occupational Therapy 101: Tips for Daily Success

  In this session of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, special guest Amanda Landsbaum, MS, OTR/L shared her expertise on...see more occupational therapy and answered audience questions live. This inaugural episode of APDA’s new Thriving Through Occupational Therapy  series focused on the basics of occupational therapy (OT) for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their families.  […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Urinary Dysfunction & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Victor Nitti shared his expertise on urinary dysfunction and...see more Parkinson’s disease and answered audience questions live. Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience difficulties with their urinary function. Urinary frequency, urgency, leakage, and incontinence are all common and challenging problems that can affect your quality […]

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