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PD 101 Class

PD 101 Class for the Newly Diagnosed

Are you, or is someone you care for, newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?  We are pleased to share that The Neurocommunity Foundation is holding its annual PD 101 class for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease and their families.  Dr. Yvette Bordelon, MD, PHD, a movement disorders specialist and assistant professor at UCLA, will be leading… Continue reading PD 101 Class for the Newly Diagnosed

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Handling the angry side of Alzheimer's

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Tremors, difficulties with balance and walking, problems with movement, rigid or stiff muscles… celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali suffer from these symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) – one of the most common nervous system disorders. PD is both chronic and progressive and most often develops in elderly men and women, though it… Continue reading What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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