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Understanding, Supporting, and Thriving with Parkinson’s DiseaseBlog
Understanding, Supporting, and Thriving with Parkinson’s Disease
By Marty Acevedo, MS, RD, Board President of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Each April, we come together to recognize Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to...
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The Heart of Caregiving: A Tribute to the Women Who Make a DifferenceBlog
The Heart of Caregiving: A Tribute to the Women Who Make a Difference
Introduction:March is a special month—a time to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize the strength, kindness, and dedication of the women in our lives. At BrightStar Care...
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Adaptive Strategies for Successful Holidays with Seniors.Blog
Adaptive Strategies for Successful Holidays with Seniors
Common Holiday Challenges for SeniorsThe holiday season can bring joy and connection, but it also presents specific challenges for many seniors with declining physical or cognitive abilities. Some...
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Parkinson’s Association Offers Free Mobility DevicesBlog
Parkinson’s Association Offers Free Mobility Devices
For many years the Parkinson's Association of San Diego has offered free mobility devices – walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, canes, and much more – to people in San Diego County...
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5 Ways to Show Thanks to Your Caregiver This ThanksgivingBlog
5 Ways to Show Thanks to Your Caregiver This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to recognize the incredible caregivers who work tirelessly to bring care and comfort to others. Whether they’re family members or professionals...
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Tips for Getting Your Long-Term Care Insurance to PayBlog
Tips for Getting Your Long-Term Care Insurance to Pay
You’ve been paying premiums on that Long Term Care (LTC) insurance policy for years. Do you know what it covers? How to file a claim? What to do if they deny your claim? Nothing is worse than...
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Music Therapy & Parkinson’s, An Inspirational StoryBlog
Music Therapy & Parkinson’s, An Inspirational Story
You're going to want to listen to this podcast episode whether or not you have or know someone with Parkinson's. We sit down with Darlene and Karen Skipper. Theirs is an inspirational story...
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Do Not Fall for Scams in the Wake of the CrowdStrike/Microsoft OutageBlog
Do Not Fall for Scams in the Wake of the CrowdStrike/Microsoft Outage
Cybercriminals are already capitalizing on the chaos from Friday’s massive global tech outage. Hackers have been setting up phony websites meant to appeal to people seeking information on, or...
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Free Workshop: Parkinson’s Basics for Friends & NeighborsBlog
Free Workshop: Parkinson’s Basics for Friends & Neighbors
Know a family dealing with Parkinson's? Feel like your relationship with them is slipping away? This is common with Parkinson's, as it can be a very isolating disease for the...
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National Plan to End Parkinson's ActBlog
Breaking News: Congress Passed the “National Plan to End Parkinson's Act”
The Micheal J Fox Foundation reports that on May 23, 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to ending...