By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, hope is not just a concept, it’s something being built every day for individuals and families living with Huntington’s disease (HD). This rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder slowly breaks down nerve cells in the brain, affecting…
Join us for the 2024 Huntington Disease Education Day on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, hosted by the University of Florida Health HDSA Center of Excellence. This virtual event will offer valuable insights for patients and caregivers, featuring expert presentations by Dr. Nikolaus McFarland and specialists…
Fixel Institute Expansion Open Call for Artwork Are you or your loved one an artist? As the Fixel Institute is growing, we want to enhance the patient experience with your artwork! Currently seeking the following type of uplifting themes: Florida waters, science related and portraits. Accepted…
Behavioral challenges and strategies, research updates, and an interactive afternoon panel to assist families with crisis management. Attendees will have the opportunity to share, discuss, and problem-solve real life scenarios with HD professionals so we can all learn together.
Meredith DeFranco, DPT, spoke at the annual Huntington Disease Society of America Convention which took place in Jacksonville, FL last week. She discussed: How important it is to start therapy early What kinds of things physical therapists will recommend New technology options…
Below is the information for the Walk in Gainesville. Visit this website for more information on other Walks around the country. Team Hope Walk- Gainesville, FL November 20, 2010 Westside Park/Albert Ray Masse Park 1001 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32605 Pre- Registration: 8:30AM Day of…
