Wellness Wednesday: Managing Parkinson's Symptoms - A Look at Surgical Options

After several years of good symptom management with medications, controlling Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging. In this program, participants will learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and explore how various surgical options may help some individuals manage their PD symptoms.

Speaker
Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD
Chair in Neuromodulation, UHN and UofT
Co-Director of the Surgical Program, Movement Disorders Centre
Toronto Western Hospital

Helpful resources:
Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | [email protected] | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s...

Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons

Aware in Care hospital safety kit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s...

PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s...

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The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Learn more on our website: https://www.parkinson.org/