Parkinson's Disease Foundation to Present Online Seminar on Challenges of Advanced Parkinson's and Tips for Better Living on Tuesday, June 23

WHAT: How can people live better with advanced Parkinson’s disease? Find out by joining “Challenges of Advanced Parkinson’s and Tips for Better Living,” the final PD ExpertBriefing in a series of six online seminars hosted by the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF). Qualifying health professionals have the opportunity to earn free 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 PDF PD ExpertBriefing will be presented by Peter Fletcher, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., Consultant Physician, Department of Old Age Medicine, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.

WHY: As many as one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive movement disorder for which there is no cure. Each person’s journey with Parkinson’s is unique, but as the disease progresses, symptoms become increasingly difficult to manage. This seminar will provide practical tips to help people with Parkinson’s live better in the advanced stages of the disease.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

WHERE: Participants can view the PD ExpertBriefing live on PDF’s website, on their mobile device, or by phone, using a unique toll-free number provided at registration. Those who cannot join live, can access the recording within one week on PDF’s website, which features a library of more than 40 online seminars.

HOW: To participate online or by mobile device, visit www.pdf.org/parkinsononline or contact PDF at (800) 457-6676. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Online viewers can submit questions during the seminar.

CEUs: Continuing education credits are available for free through PDF’s sponsorship of the American Society on Aging. Qualifying professionals have 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 educational grants from AbbVie Inc. and Acadia Pharmaceuticals. They are designed in collaboration with Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS); Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF); Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC); Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR); Parkinson’s Association (PA) and Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana (PSCKY).