Empowering patients, care partners, and the community with education is one of the pillars of the movement disorders center. Below is a list of the upcoming events in our community.
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Upcoming Events
University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center 11th Annual Parkinson’s Disease
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Elliman Conference Center, Anschutz Health Sciences Center, 1890 N Revere Ct., Aurora, CO 80045
This free educational event is designed for patients, care partners, families, and anyone interested in learning more about Parkinson’s disease.
Learn more here.
Parkinson Association of the Rockies e3 Conference
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 8:45 am – 2:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 E Tufts Ave., Denver, CO 80237
PAR’s 12th annual FREE conference brings together individuals with Parkinson’s, their care partners, family members, and professionals who work with the Parkinson’s community to provide them with tools and resources for living vibrant and healthy lives.
Learn more here.
Annual Rocky Mountain Huntington’s Disease Family Education Day
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Krugman Conference Center, Research Complex 2, 12700 E 19th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045
This free educational event is designed for patients, care partners, families, and anyone interested in learning more about Huntington’s disease.
Learn more here.
In the News
Below are some noteworthy articles that were published recently. Some Movement Disorders Faculty and affiliated faculty have contributed to these articles.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Lewy Body Dementias PIA, July 16, 2024, Dementia Researcher – “In this episode of the ISTAART Relay Podcast, Dr. Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist and director at the Cleveland Clinic, interviews Dr. Ece Bayram, the newly appointed assistant professor and incoming communications chair for the ISTAART Lewy Body Dementias PIA.
What’s the best diet for people with Parkinson’s Disease? Eat more fish, and learn other tips. April 3, 2024 UCHealth Today – “People living with Parkinson’s Disease can benefit by adding more healthy fish, too, like trout, salmon, and tuna. They also make accommodations in the kitchen.”
Lab Probes Aphasia, a Language Disorder that Struck Bruce Willis, Wendy Williams March 15, 2024, CU Anschutz Today – “Communication affected by the spectrum of aphasias, primary progressive aphasia shortens the lifespan of sufferers”
Acting Out Dreams Can Signal a Serious Disorder February 29, 2024 CU Anschutz Today – “Physical activity during REM sleep should trigger a trip to the doctor.”
Research
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