Wearable device prevents freezing of gait in Parkinson’s patient


https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/soft-robotic-apparel-to-avert-freezing-of-gait-in-parkinsons-disease/?utm_source=PAR&utm_campaign=ff78228b04-PAR_ENL_3.0_US&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_62dd4fb5e3-ff78228b04-75100205: Wearable device prevents freezing of gait in Parkinson’s patient

Researchers at Harvard and Boston universities have adapted a soft, robotic wearable device to help mitigate the effects …

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Webinar 12/21: Tools for Diagnosing and Visualizing Parkinson’s


https://www.michaeljfox.org/webinar/tools-diagnosing-and-visualizing-parkinsons-disease

DaTscan™ (Ioflupane I-123), which has been FDA-approved since 2011, has been a critical tool for doctors and researchers to help diagnose Parkinson’s. This year we have entered …

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Understanding the Complexities of Executive Function Webinar December 15


Join us online for a discussion all about Executive Function!

What does “executive functioning” mean?

What are the neural mechanisms or areas of the brain associated with executive functions?

What unique executive functioning …

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NEWS: Spinal device helps man with PD walk without freezing


Spinal device helps man with Parkinson’s walk without freezing

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Let’s Keep Moving With APDA: What Goes Wrong with Balance in Parkinson’s Disease & Can We Change It? Webinar on December 5.


With special guest Daniel Peterson, PhD, and moderated by Dr. Tim Nordahl

Concerned about balance? Wondering why it can be such an issue for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Join us on December …

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Public Health & Mental Health Collaboration Webinar Friday, November 17


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Davis Phinney Foundation November Monthly Webinar


Join Us in November!

Our next session is on Thursday, November 16, at 1 pm MST (12 pm PST, 2 pm CST, 3 pm EST).

The panelists will respond to questions not yet answered …

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PPMI: The Study that’s Changing Everything


You may have heard the recent news that scientists have made a major breakthrough toward a biomarker for Parkinson’s. This breakthrough is a direct result from the contributions …

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Parkinson’s Disease as an OCCUPATION? A candid conversation with an occupational therapist focused on intentional independence.


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This 45-minute webinar will include radical yet practical solutions promoting intentional independence, ways to reduce caregiver burden, and prevent falls in and around the home. Strategies will be presented to …

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Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation is excited to officially announce the Grand Opening of our new Spokane office!!!


Come celebrate with us at our Open House as we celebrate our ability to better serve the PD communities of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and Montana. Help spread the good …

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