PD 101 class at Northridge Hospital for newly diagnosed patients with Parkinson’s disease
The
American Parkinson Disease Association Regional Information & Referral Center at the Center for Aging Research & Education is conducting its annual PD 101 class in the educational auditorium at
Northridge Hospital Medical Center on Saturday, October 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Dr. Michael Marvi, Movement Disorders Specialist, speaking. The class is for newly diagnosed patients or anyone who needs a refresher. Family members and caregivers are invited to attend as well. There will be a Q & A session with Dr. Marvi after his talk so be prepared to ask questions and participate in an uplifting and informative seminar.
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic progressive neurological disorder usually associated with tremor, stiffness or rigidity, slowness of movement and postural instability. Although there is no cure (yet), medication management, exercise therapies, and surgeries can help with the symptoms. There are
approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. with Parkinson's disease and there are an estimated 60,000 new diagnosis per year.
The APDA is a nonprofit organization with a dual mission: “To ease the burden and to find a cure.” In addition to funding research to find a cure, the APDA has a network of 60 local Information & Referral Centers where a coordinator oversees support groups, information meetings and educational seminars to help patients and their families better understand the disease.
The PD 101 class is held in the educational auditorium (main entrance) of
Northridge Hospital Medical Center at
18300 Roscoe Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91328. The class is free but registration is required by calling 818-885-8623 or 866-499-2732 (outside 818 area code). You can also send an e-mail to
valleyapda@yahoo.com to register. A complimentary luncheon is served from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Parking (entrance on Etiwanda) is validated for $1 or free with a disabled placard.
