Parkinson's Disease Foundation Presents National Online Seminar on Occupational Therapy and Parkinson's: Tips for Healthy Living on Tuesday, September 9

WHAT: “Occupational Therapy and Parkinson’s: Tips for Healthy Living” is the first in a series of six PD ExpertBriefings, or online seminars, hosted by the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF). It will address the ways in which occupational therapy may benefit people living with Parkinson’s disease. Health care professionals may apply for continuing education credits.

WHO: The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) supports the scientific research and ideas that will improve the lives and futures of people who are touched by Parkinson’s disease. Since its founding in 1957, PDF has invested more than $149 million in research, education and advocacy programs. This PD ExpertBriefing will be co-presented by occupational therapists, Sue Berger, Ph.D., O.T.R/L., B.C.G., F.A.O.T.A. of Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College in Boston, MA, and Linda Tickle-Degnen, Ph.D., O.T.R/L., F.A.O.T.A. of Tufts University in Medford, MA.

WHY: As many as one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive movement disorder for which there is no cure. An effective approach to treating Parkinson’s disease involves not only medications (which can ease, but not reverse symptoms) but also complementary strategies such as occupational therapy. This seminar will provide an overview of how occupational therapy can help people with Parkinson’s disease to maintain independence as it relates to self-care, leisure activities and employment.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 9, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

WHERE: Participants can view the PD ExpertBriefing live on PDF’s website or by phone, using a unique toll-free number provided at registration. The recording will also be available the following week to view anytime on PDF’s website, which features a library of more than 40 online seminars.

HOW: To participate online or by phone, visit www.pdf.org/parkinsononline or contact PDF at (800) 457-6676. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Online viewers will be able to ask the presenters questions during the second half of the seminar.

CEUs: Continuing education credits are available for health care professionals through PDF’s sponsorship of the American Society on Aging. Participants have up until 30 days to view the seminar and apply online for CEUs.

For more information about PD ExpertBriefings, contact the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation at (800) 457-6676, info@pdf.org, or www.pdf.org.

This series has been made possible by an educational grant from AbbVie Inc. They are designed in collaboration with Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS); Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF); Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) and Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR).