HOPE Conference 2008
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HOPE Conference, Saturday November 1st at the SeaTac Hilton Hotel and Conference Center.
Presented by the Washington Chapter of the APDA and the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation.
The 2008 Conference features national and local experts presenting the latest insights on living well with Parkinson's disease. The symposium includes sessions on medical management, the role of exercise, brain health and technology, and empowerment, focusing on practical tools that patients and caregivers can use to enhance their quality of life.
ADPA Podcast Series on Parkinson's Disease
The Washington State APDA now offers podcasts for those who are interested in learning more about Parkinson disease. Topics include an introduction to PD, Parkinson's 101, medications, nutrition, exercise and more. The podcasts are available for listening online, downloading to your computer, or loading on a portable device. Let us know if there are other issues you would like us to do programs on.
New Edition of Managing Parkinsons DVD
Edition 2 of "Managing Parkinson's: Straight Talk and Honest Hope" will be available on May 17th, with new sections on Medications, Nutrition, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, YOPD, and Caregiving. Place your order now so that as soon as we have them we can send them out to you. Place your orders through our website, or for multiple orders write to evedavis@gmail.com.
Washington Parkinson Disease Registry -- Just Say WPDR!!
The Washington Parkinson Disease Registry (WPDR) will begin operations in May 2007. The purpose of the WPDR is to create a list of individuals with Parkinson disease interested in participating in research studies.
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It's Here! Straight Talk About Parkinson's Disease
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After 2 years of development, the DVD "Managing Parkinson's: Straight Talk and Honest Hope" is here. The DVD provides education and information to those who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, or those who live in a community with minimal education and support for those with the disease. The DVDs will be provided through the national network of APDA I&R Centers.
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