April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This year, the Parkinson’s Foundation is using the theme #ABCsofPD to promote awareness about the complexity of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Promoting Awareness…
New research published today suggests there is a link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid — a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease — and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI, findings that could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer’s earlier in people with no clinical signs.
The Fixel Institute is happy to announce two new support groups for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners starting this May. In-Person Women With Parkinson’s Meet-Up…
Please join the Clay/Alachua County Tourette syndrome support group this fall for a number of events. All are welcome, both children and their parents. RSVP is appreciated, please reach out to Michealle Loyd (weticalotclay@gmail.com). For more information on this support group, access the flyer.
Virtual; February & March 2024 Black PD Summit Join the SIG-Black Diaspora for this free summit series for people with Parkinson's disease, care partners and health care providers. To celebrate…
In-person and Virtual – April 6, 2024 22nd Annual Parkinson's Symposium Join us this year for our 21st Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. This year,…
Written by Thaila Schug, OTS Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals that aid patients across the lifespan, from birth through adulthood, with daily activities they want and need to do. These could include toileting, bathing and dressing. It can also include driving, returning to work and participating in school or play.
November and December is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather and celebrate the holiday season. This involves many unique and exciting activities such as traveling, parties, attending events and more. However, when you are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), some of those activities can…
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health announced today the creation of a new Research and Technology Innovation Incubator. …
