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PFWPA - Parkinson Foundation WPA
Приєднався 14 вер 2016
There are approximately 8,000 to 10,000 people in Western PA currently suffering from PD and that number will be increasing due to the aging population of the “baby boomer” generation. Each day we work towards fulfilling our mission with the help of our board of directors, staff, volunteers and donors. As the leading community resource for Parkinson's disease in Western Pennsylvania, we are committed to serving the Parkinson community with services, information, education and support.
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program: Insights for Parkinson's Webinar (part one)
Hosted by two experienced pharmacists specializing in medical cannabis. This event is designed specifically for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, providing valuable insights into the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. During this engaging discussion, our pharmacists will cover essential topics, including: An overview of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program and eligibility criteria The potential benefits of medical marijuana for managing Parkinson’s symptoms Different forms of cannabis and their effects Guidance on dosing, administration methods, and safety considerations Q&A session to address your specific concerns and experiences.
Whether you’re new to medical marijuana or looking to deepen your understanding, this event aims to empower you with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about your health and wellness. Connect with others in the Parkinson’s community and leave with a better understanding of how medical cannabis may fit into your care plan.
Whether you’re new to medical marijuana or looking to deepen your understanding, this event aims to empower you with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about your health and wellness. Connect with others in the Parkinson’s community and leave with a better understanding of how medical cannabis may fit into your care plan.
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The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program: Insights for Parkinson's Webinar (part two)
Переглядів 12714 днів тому
Hosted by two experienced pharmacists specializing in medical cannabis. This event is designed specifically for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, providing valuable insights into the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. During this engaging discussion, our pharmacists will cover essential topics, including: An overview of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program and eligibility cr...
11/7/24: Talk with the Doc
Переглядів 15221 день тому
Hear from Dr. Timothy Leichliter, Movement Disorder Specialist, AHN, on his monthly Talk with the Doc.
Know Your Rights: Disability Protections Under State and Federal Laws Webinar
Переглядів 4328 днів тому
Employment lawyers Nicholas Kennedy and Giulia Schaub from Horne Daller of Pittsburgh provides an overview of the protections available to those with Parkinson's under state and federal laws, including the right to reasonable accommodations.
"PD After Dark:" Parkinson's and Intimacy Webinar
Переглядів 183Місяць тому
Dr Austin Oblack, Movement Disorder Specialist of Independence Health System, discusses sexual and intimacy issues, counseling points and some possible treatment options that may be available.
10/3/24: Talk with the Doc
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Hear from Dr. Timothy Leichliter, Movement Disorder Specialist, AHN, on his monthly Talk with the Doc.
The Current State of Stem Cell & Gene Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease Webinar
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ABOUT THE WEBINAR: An overview of the landscape of cell and gene therapies under study for Parkinson’s disease in the US. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: As a neurologist, the potential of gene therapy has driven Dr. Amber Van Laar’s clinical and research interests in the development of novel gene therapies for CNS disorders. Her early research, in the lab and later in the clinic, investigated the disease...
Talk with the Doc: 9/5/24
Переглядів 3122 місяці тому
Hear from Dr. Timothy Leichliter, Movement Disorder Specialist, AHN, on his monthly Talk with the Doc.
Unshakeable: Spreading Awareness, Education, and Advocacy About Parkinson’s Disease
Переглядів 423 місяці тому
Arianna Spurlin, 17, is a senior at Dallas High School, a children’s book author, and the reigning Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen 2024. Her community service initiative, “Unshakeable” focuses on spreading awareness, advocacy and education about Parkinson’s disease. Arianna’s grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Her peers were asking her questions about Parkinson’s disease when she was ...
Managing Fall Risk and Improving Balance with Parkinson’s Disease Webinar
Переглядів 2873 місяці тому
Up to 60% of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson Disease will incur a fall each year, with many of these falls resulting in serious physical injury or decline in confidence with mobility. Individuals with PD can present with unique symptoms that increase fall risk such as instability in standing, freezing of gait, and orthostatic hypotension; and identifying such symptoms is the first step tow...
Talk with the Doc: 8/1/24
Переглядів 3853 місяці тому
Hear from Dr. Timothy Leichliter, Movement Disorder Specialist, AHN, on his monthly Talk with the Doc.
Is Parkinson's Preventable? Interactive Q & A Webinar
Переглядів 6493 місяці тому
Is Parkinson’s Preventable? Dr. Ray Dorsey will discuss the likely causes of the disease (environmental contributors) and ways individuals and groups can reduce their risk of the disease and progression. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. Ray is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease. ...
Talk with the Doc: 6/6/24
Переглядів 5135 місяців тому
Hear from Dr. Timothy Leichliter, Movement Disorder Specialist, AHN, on his monthly Talk with the Doc.
Pittsburgh Sports Straight Talk Podcast April 2024
Переглядів 876 місяців тому
In April 2024 we did the inaugural live podcast recording of Pittsburgh Sports Straight Talk at Mike's Beer Bar on the North Shore. The program occurred at the convergence of the NHL playoffs, the NFL draft and the beginning of the MLB season. For this session, our panel included Tim Benz, Jason Mackey and Dorin Dickerson. Our emcee was Ellis Cannon. We talked sports while also raising awarenes...
Coping with Parkinson’s Disease from everyday annoyances to behavioral syndromes.
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Dr. Faeder will discuss behavioral symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, how they are managed, and ways of coping with them.
7 Josefa Domingos - Should Boxing And Dance Be Part Of My Exercise Routine?
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7 Josefa Domingos - Should Boxing And Dance Be Part Of My Exercise Routine?
4 Lisa Story - Strength, Resilience & Empowerment
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4 Lisa Story - Strength, Resilience & Empowerment
3 Renee Robinson, Certified Fitness Trainer - Movement Break
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3 Renee Robinson, Certified Fitness Trainer - Movement Break
2 John Dean - Lost In Translation: Overcoming Communication Challenges Related To Cognition In PD
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2 John Dean - Lost In Translation: Overcoming Communication Challenges Related To Cognition In PD
Virtual Book Discussion with authors of On the Rocks, Maria Palmer & Ruthie Robbins.
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Virtual Book Discussion with authors of On the Rocks, Maria Palmer & Ruthie Robbins.
Parkinson's Primer: Setting healthy goals and choices in Parkinson's.
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Parkinson's Primer: Setting healthy goals and choices in Parkinson's.
What a Gift: Let’s SPare our future LEgacy from PD!
Chemicals pass through placenta to fetus - our children are at risk!!
Organize. Agitate & Activate - Susan B Anthony
Great Q&A -we must get LOUD and force more CHANGE
25 Things!
Dr Dorsey is fabulous. So grateful for his work!
Great speaker finding humour in condition.....Im sure more laughter and fun would help lots of PD sufferers.
I’m wondering if you’re familiar with my brother Brian’s case? He passed away July 16, 2021. He was diagnosed with A typical Parkinson’s, and I’m still puzzled why he passed from this illness. His symptoms escalated so quickly and the meds typically taken did not help him. He worked at AGH and was taken out by this way too young. Have there been any changes to the way patients like him are treated now? If he was diagnosed today would his chances of survival been better? What could have been done differently, that would have made his life easier. How does this happen to someone who is perfectly healthy? Is this hereditary? Why was it so hard to diagnose? I wish more information was available about Parkinson’s. If Michael J Fox had not been the poster child for this illness, a lot of people still wouldn’t be familiar with this illness. We need more information on how to diagnose and deal with this illness.
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Grateful I live in Canada where MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) is legal and available.
Hi from Wolverine. I took different brands of Botox. What causes one brand being more effective than another?
I hope everyone has found the UA-cam interview of the older gentleman who has healed himself of advanced PD side effects with a keto diet. It’s incredibly hopeful news and doable for anyone who wants to try keto for themselves. It’s basically the old Atkins diet.
Can't hear a dare thing ( dam thing)❤
How many of the B1 Microlingual pills equal to one gram of the 500mg b1 HCL?
Where is your trial going to be at?
Parkinson disease is a very terrible illness, my Dad suffered from it for 19 years until we finally got a help and a medicine that truly works that helped treat, cure and reversed all his symptoms... My Dad is completely okay and healthy now💯!
I appreciate the time you spend doing this podcast
What was your highest amount of setiment you seen in your practice. How does Botox work and what types of Botox are there?
Get on with it.
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Hey man, you're like a breath of fresh air, I was a professional tennis player so exercise is no problem for me, I'll follow you, you're cool too!!
Excellent piece of information
Hilarious and brave!
Thank you ! Made me laugh. 🙏🏽💕
TY Dr. Leichliter and PFWPA for all that you do for the PD community! Knowledge is power as it gives us the knowlwdge, strength and endurance for most anything that life throws at us!
In my opinion, everyone should know at a very minimum (PD aside or not) CPR and Heimlich maneuver for Choking.
Dr. Leichliter - Thank you for what you are doing for this wonderful community. I hypothesize that Dentists could potentially be able to spot PD very early (from teeth Bruxism, night grinding) and could then ask about a history of constipation and RBD. If a yes, they could then administer a simple smell test and do a referral. At the very least, ask their patient to discuss with their GP possibly doing a PD screening on next visit.
Thank you, Dr. Leichliter & PFWPA
Very great and practical information. YOPD has made traveling so difficult. Now that I'm finally identified I might try traveling again with these very helpful guidelines.
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It's incredible the value that Al Condeluci provides
This will probally take for ever to write, thank you for your Info, 15 years ago Parkinson Diagnose .
I must say that I am Almost 70 years old, a 6 year army vet out of the Vietnam era,
I must take my medication 5 Times a day. That adds up to a lot of pills
I live in Germany, originally from North Dakota, the medcine issue, is a problem . The namen are not the same as in the Us
As a testament to Chinese medicine. I used to have quite a strong movement disorder of shaking and all sorts of uncontrolled movements, muscle tension, to the point I couldn't function normally for over a year. I practiced tai chi everyday, went to acupuncture when I could, and also regularly used to do indoor climbing about twice a week, quit gluten..and then later regularly practiced meditation Until now I do not have any shaking or uncontrolled movements. Only some muscle tension, and some discomfort. I had stopped going to acupuncture after only about 7 sessions. So I really believe in Chinese medicine. I have recently gone back to a Chinese doctor for the general discomfort I feel and
Thanks Andy I was just diagnosed with PD. I also play pickle ball.
That lady in the front is so annoying!
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So interesting, and very helpful. Thank you for not talking down to listeners. You helped us to visualize what mechanically and anatomically is happening in the brains of those who struggle with Parkinsons.
Excellent!!!
Thank you so much. Your approach works and helps so much!
Thank you for this!!
I had developed nodes 4 months back and Its almost shrink last month. I have been doing straw phonation exercises and humming daily 3 times. My voice is weak , pitch drops and get hoarsed. should I do these exercises and stopped talking until it get fixed ? please help
Set you soon