Event Description:
This webinar will discuss the symptoms and difficulties faced by people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Specifically, the webinar will educate attendees on how to assist someone with PD while caring for them at home. Participants will learn strategies ranging from verbal instruction to physical assistance. Many strategies will focus on how to promote better movement to increase the safety of the client and the caregiver in the home.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
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State common motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD)
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State special considerations for cognitive impairment
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Recognize common movement presentations in advanced PD
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State strategies to assist with movement
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Identify common assistive devices for walking
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.
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Dates:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
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American Society on Aging (ASA)
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