Parkinson’s disease is a complex disorder with new challenges to face as the disease progresses. The more educated a patient and family becomes the more they are able to Take Control of their disease. Experts in the field will educate and prepare you to recognize these challenges and learn how to manage them with practical tools and greater knowledge so that you can live life to the fullest.
APDA Northwest has done an array of educational program on various topics.
Each session was recorded and is approximately one hour.
All programs can be found on the
APDA Northwest YouTube Channel.
Here is some of what you will find there:
Understanding the Complexities of Executive Function in PD
Ariana Tart-Zelvin, PhD
Evaluating YOUR PD: How, What and Why?
Dr. Laurie Mischley
Beneath the Surface: Let’s Talk about Non-motor Symptoms
Dr. Kimmy Su, Movement Disorder Neurologist
University of Washington & VA Puget Sound, Seattle, WA
Levodopa: Myths, Facts, and YOUR Questions Answered
Dr. Pravin Khemani, Movement Disorders Neurologist
Swedish Medical Center
Leveraging Digital Technology in Managing Parkinson’s disease
Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, GCS
Founder BeyondRehab
Loud, Clear and In Control: Managing Speech & Voice Issues in PD
Sarah Awde, Speech Language Pathologist
Founder Get LOUD! Stay LOUD!
My Autopilot has been Compromised! Understanding & Tackling Autonomic Dysfunction in PD
Dr. Pravin Khemani, Movement Disorders Neurologist
Swedish Medical Center
Not So Sweet Dreams: A Discussion of PD sleep issues.
Dr. Kimmy Su, Movement Disorders Neurologist
University of Washington & VA Medical Center
Mouthcare Matters: Reducing your risk of Aspiration Pneumonia
Sarah Awde, Speech Language Pathologist
Founder Get LOUD! Stay LOUD!
Brain AND Brawn: Combining Cognitive Training with Exercise.
Dr. Nate Coomer, Physical Therapist
The Parkinson’s Fitness Project
End of Life Ready: End-of-Life Options and Advance Care Planning
Wendy and Parkinson Pete
End of Life Washington
Palliative Care in Parkinson’s disease: Providing patient-centered care, support, and symptom management
Dr. Christopher Flynn, Rev. Lorraine E. Leist, and Joan Luster
Swedish Palliative Care Clinic
Innovations In Deep Brain Stimulation – a panel discussion
Dr. Delaram Safarpour, Dr. Kim Burchiel, Shannon Anderson, and Diane Hutchins
Oregon Health Sciences University
Dementia, Cognition & PD
Dr. Nancy Isenberg, Medical Director of the Center for Healthy Aging
Swedish Neurosciences
Neglected Clinic Topics
Dr. Laurie K. Mischley, Naturopathic Physician and Researcher
Seattle Integrative Medicine & Bastyr University
Avoiding Apathy in COVID Times: 4 Tips to Keep You Motivated and Moving in the Pandemic
Dr. Nate Coomer, Physical Therapist
The Parkinson’s Fitness Project
Sleep & Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, Movement Disorder Neurologist & Chief Scientific Officer
American Parkinson Disease Association
The Impact of PD on Vision
Dr. Steven Hamilton Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Swedish Medical Center
The 5 W’s (Who…What…Where…When…Why) of Home Care and Home Health
Shawn D’Amelio, President, Washington Home Care Association
With A Little Help
Case Studies from the Exam Room
Dr. Pravin Khemani, Movement Disorders Neurologist
Swedish Medical Center
Mind Over Parkinsons
Dr. Patrick Hogan, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Puget Sound Neurology
Unlock the Healing Power of Food
Wilma Shaw, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition
Embrace Nutrition
The Gut Biome & PD
Dr. Kelly Condefer, Movement Disorders Neurologist
Confluence Health
Aging in Place Safely
Jay Berger, Physical Therapist
VirtualKare
What a Pain! Understanding and Treating Pain in Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Pravin Khemani, Movement Disorders Neurologist
Swedish Medical Center
Cognitive Changes in PD and What to Do About Them.
Dr. Reza Ghomi, Neuropsychiatrist
Evergreen Medical Center
What’s the Link? Cognitive Training & Exercise
Dr. Nate Coomer, Physical Therapist
The Parkinson’s Fitness Project
To view these and other educational programs please visit our YouTube Channel