Parkinson's Disease Foundation Sheds Light on Underrecognized Symptom of Anxiety with Online Seminar on January 5

WHAT: Did you know that anxiety is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease? Find ways to manage it by joining “Anxiety in Parkinson’s Disease,” an online PD ExpertBriefing hosted by the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF). Qualifying health professionals may apply for free continuing education credits.

WHO: The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) supports the scientific research and ideas that will improve the lives and futures of people who are touched by Parkinson’s disease. Since its founding in 1957, PDF has invested more than $157 million in research, education and advocacy programs. This PDF PD ExpertBriefing will be presented by Joseph H. Friedman, M.D., Director of the Movement Disorders Program of Butler Hospital and Professor and Division of Movement Disorders, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University in Providence, RI. Dr Friedman is a movement disorder specialist and PDF-funded researcher who cares for people living with Parkinson’s and conducts research into the nonmotor symptoms of the disease.

WHY: Anxiety is a common, but often under recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease that involves feelings of constant worry or nervousness. Estimates show between 25 and 45 percent of people with Parkinson’s experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their disease. The good news is there are treatment options and strategies available. This seminar will review practical tips for easing anxiety in Parkinson’s.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 5, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

WHERE: Participants can view the PD ExpertBriefing live on PDF’s website, on their mobile device, or by phone, using a unique toll-free number provided at registration. Those who cannot join live, can access the recording within one week on PDF’s website, which features a library of more than 40 online seminars.

HOW: To participate online or by mobile device, visit www.pdf.org/parkinsononline or contact PDF at (800) 457-6676. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Online viewers can submit questions during the seminar.

CEUs: Continuing education credits are available for free through PDF’s sponsorship of the American Society on Aging. Qualifying professionals have 30 days to view the seminar and apply online for CEUs.

For more information about PD ExpertBriefings, contact the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation at (800) 457-6676, info@pdf.org, or www.pdf.org.

This series has been made possible by educational grants from AbbVie, Inc., Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Lundbeck LLC. It is designed in collaboration with Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society (DAPS); Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS); Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF); Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s; Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC); Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR); Parkinson’s Association (PA) and Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana (PSCKY).