We need your input! Needs assessment survey
We need your input! We have created a survey to learn about your unique needs. The “Needs Assessment of Individuals with Movement Disorders and Their Caregivers” is a VCU Institutional Review...
View ArticleClinical research study now enrolling
Open to all movement disorder diagnoses Dr. Sarah Lageman is leading this study testing whether writing is helpful for patients and caregivers dealing with a movement disorder. This type of writing has...
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation awards grant to Center researcher
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has awarded funds to Sarah K. Lageman, PhD, ABPP-CN, a clinician-investigator with the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center and Assistant...
View ArticlePhysical therapist joins interdisciplinary team
Jeffrey Hoder, PT, DPT, NCS has joined the Center’s interdisciplinary team, focusing on the evaluation of conditioning, balance, coordination and motor skills. Dr. Hoder’s assessment is part of the...
View ArticleVirginia: Millions in Research Funding and Hundreds of Jobs at Risk!
Virginia could lose 497 jobs and $26 million in critical National Institutes of Health (NIH) biomedical research investment if Congress fails to act, according to United for Medical Research. This...
View ArticleMedicare Annual Open Enrollment Period — Now Open
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D, the prescription drug plan, is now open. The enrollment period for 2012 is open from October 15 through December 7, 2012. All those with Medicare...
View ArticleSleep & Fatigue Focus Group — February 13
The VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PMDC) team wants to hear your perspective! We are conducting a focus group on “Sleep and Fatigue” for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. When:...
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Announcing Parkinson’s Disease Community Education Day 2013
VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center a co-sponsor for the 2013 Parkinson’s Disease Community Education Day on Saturday, October 12, 2013 Save the date for this annual conference for...
View ArticleLiving well with Parkinson’s survey
VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center researchers investigating living well with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Sarah Lageman and Andrea Garroway, M.S., a VCU doctoral psychology student, are...
View ArticleYoung Onset Parkinson’s Resources
Those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) before the age of 40 are considered young onset in terms of a medical perspective. These individuals diagnosed earlier in life often face challenges with...
View ArticleParkinson’s Community Education Day 2013
Registration now available for Parkinson’s Community Education Day on Saturday, October 12, 2013. This annual conference for individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s, and all who are interested...
View ArticleLiving well with Parkinson’s survey
VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center researchers conducting a survey evaluating living well with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Sarah Lageman and Andrea Garroway, M.S., a VCU doctoral psychology...
View ArticleFall 2013 Education Seminars
VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center is hosting educational seminars this fall for people and families impacted by movement disorders. With a newly renovated and expanded location, the PMDC is...
View ArticleConnect with us for reports from WPC
We are excited to be traveling to the World Parkinson Congress October 1-4, 2013, in Montreal! Be sure to follow us on Facebook – be on the lookout for the #WPC2013 hastag! We’ll be posting live and...
View ArticleDriving tips
Andrea Perseghin shares tips learned in the “Practical solutions to driving, early job loss, and relationship issues” workshop presented by Dr. Peter Fletcher at the World Parkinson Congress 2013...
View Article4 tips for working with Parkinson’s
Andrea Perseghin shares tips learned in the “Practical solutions to driving, early job loss, and relationship issues” workshop presented by Dr. Peter Fletcher at the World Parkinson Congress 2013...
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Integrative medicine – 5 tips to evaluate complementary therapies
Andrea Perseghin shares tips learned in the “Complementary Medicine” workshop presented by Dr. Giroux, Dr. Louis Tan and Angela Robb at the World Parkinson Congress 2013 Crunchy granola. That is how...
View ArticleWorld Parkinson Congress 2013: A Review
Andrea Perseghin shares her experiences at the World Parkinson Congress 2013 last week in Montreal. Attending the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) was an amazing experience. The congress brings together...
View Article6 Rules of Medication Use in Parkinson’s Disease
Emily Peron, PharmD, MS, BCSP, FASCP; Assistant Professor at VCU School of Pharmacy shared these 6 rules of medication use in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) at the 2013 Richmond PD Community Education Day 1....
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Additional sessions – Staying Strong with Parkinson’s Disease
We are excited to announce Karl Robb has agreed to present additional sessions of his “Staying Strong with Parkinson’s Disease” presentation! When: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Times: 2:30 – 4:00 or...
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