Events under 'Education'

Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, a drink with a tiny umbrella, and join us for a Pre Summer Lecture Series Happy Hour! Link will be included with Summer Lecture Series information upon registration for the June 13th webinar.

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UNDERSTANDING ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
presented by Olga Waln, MD

Overview: 
This session will review current information on epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of Orthostatic Hypertension including simple strategies that can be adopted to cope with low blood pressure.

Movement lab featuring Boxing with Pat Johnson

Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?

You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.

Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.

The Gut and Parkinson's
presented by Herbert Dupont, MD

Overview: 
This session will provide an overview of link between the gut and the brain in Parkinson's disease.

Movement lab featuring PWR! with Andrea Ward

Topic: Your Journey with Parkinson's Disease

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NZ7DDnw_QLm0Rs2Z-W_-AQ

Topic: Managing the Return of Parkinson’s Symptoms With a Unique Treatment

Will be rescheduled due to Hurricane Laura. 

Topic: Advances in DBS Technology

Register in advance for this Zoom webinar at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUrej5LXQayiCXq_VAUECA

Neuropsychology: A Primer for Patients with Parkinson’s disease

Community Partner Presents

Presenter: Hannah Combs, PhD

Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Abbvie
Presenter: Michael Soileau, MD
Overview:
1.) An overview of Parkinson's disease over time and why oral medications fail
2.) Introduction to Duopa
3.) Duopa Clinical Trial Results
4.) Daily Routine
5.) Resources and support services
6.) Patient story

Houston Area Parkinson Society invites caregivers to attend this special, full-day virtual educational event designed exclusively for those caring for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This program will offer participants helpful, practical information that is important to understanding and managing the care of someone with Parkinson’s; opportunities to discover resources; and an environment to learn new skills while learning and practicing the importance of self-care.

This year’s conference will address specific symptoms that can make caring for an individual with Parkinson’s challenging, discuss positive and proactive caregiving strategies, and celebrate the dedication with which caregivers face each day.

Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Abbvie
Presenter: Aashoo Mentreddi ,MD
Overview:
1.) An overview of Parkinson's disease over time and why oral medications fail
2.) Introduction to Duopa
3.) Duopa Clinical Trial Results
4.) Daily Routine
5.) Resources and support services
6.) Patient story

Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Abbvie
Presenter: Michael Soileau, MD
Overview:
1.) An overview of Parkinson's disease over time and why oral medications fail
2.) Introduction to Duopa
3.) Duopa Clinical Trial Results
4.) Daily Routine
5.) Resources and support services
6.) Patient story

Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Sunovion
Presenter: Erin Furr Stimming, MD
Overview:
This is a consumer focused talk about off episodes and to share information about Kynmobi as a treatment option for off times associated with PD.