Added Value
This section is designed to cover areas that we feel might be of added value to you.
For example, below you will find an interesting discussion between Nick and Una O’Brien on the subject of purpose and resilience. Una ran the Department of Health for 6 years. She is now a leadership coach for Praesta with an extensive background in health policy, on the board of Macmillan Cancer Support, non-executive Director of The University of Birmingham and Member of Council of The London School of Tropical Medicine.
Cure Parkinson’s Webinar on Exercise and Parkinson’s
This fascinating webinar discusses recent publications around the theme of exercise in Parkinson’s. The panel is chaired by Van Andel Institute’s Professor Patrik Brundin who is joined by Professor Bas Bloem (Radboud University Medical Centre, Netherlands), Dr Jakowec (University of Southern California) with patient views from Professor Karen Raphael, an epidemiological research scientist.
Amongst the many questions answered, is why PwP’s might not feel great immediately after exercise, but the long term effects are ell worth the effort.
https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/webinar-exercise-and-parkinsons/
Parkinson’s UK Chat Forum
Here’s a link to the PUK chat forum where you will find a community of people discussing their condition and supporting each other.
https://forum.parkinsons.org.uk/
Videos from The European Parkinson Therapy Centre
https://www.terapiaparkinson.it/en/info/video
Michael J Fox Foundation Newly Diagnosed Resources
“You have Parkinson’s disease.” Four words that come with a diagnosis full of questions and uncertainty. However you choose to start processing, you’re not alone. The Michael J. Fox Foundation has developed resources to help individuals and families move through the earliest days with Parkinson’s disease and beyond.
https://www.michaeljfox.org/resources-people-newly-diagnosed-parkinsons
Extra Tips for Better Sleep
https://drchatterjee.com/6-ways-sleep-away-stress/
