Find Expert Tips on Nutrition and Parkinson's Disease in Online Seminar on Tuesday, September 15

WHAT: What should people with Parkinson’s disease know about nutrition? Find out by joining “Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease,” the first PD ExpertBriefing in a series of six online seminars hosted by the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF). Qualifying health professionals have the opportunity to earn 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 Heather Zwickey, Ph.D., Dean of Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Immunology, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR.

WHY: As many as one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive movement disorder for which there is no cure. Eating a balanced diet is especially imperative for people with Parkinson’s disease. Getting the right nutrients can help to address symptoms of Parkinson’s such as constipation and loss of bone strength, and help to manage any weight loss or gain related to the disease. This seminar will provide practical tips to help people with Parkinson’s disease to improve nutrition and feel their best.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 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 an educational grant from Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is designed in collaboration with Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society (DAPS); Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS); Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF); Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC); Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR); Parkinson’s Association (PA) and Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana (PSCKY).