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ON LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S SAM OGDEN Ask the MD: Insights for Patients and Caregivers Rachel Dolhun, MD, addresses popular Parkinson’s topics and translates the latest research in blog posts and videos. www.michaeljfox.org/ask-the-md Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s The role cannabinoids may play in the treatment of Parkinson’s, and the need for further research Parkinson’s Diagnosis and Biomarkers What to expect from the diagnosis process, and the need for an objective measure of Parkinson’s disease Exercise and Parkinson’s The benefits of physical activity, and considerations for starting and maintaining a workout regimen Diet and Parkinson’s How nutrition and dietary adjustments may be helpful when taking certain medications and for managing non-motor symptoms Caregiving and Parkinson’s Practical advice for managing Parkinson’s with your partner on a daily basis, and guidelines to help you stay well while doing so 2016 Events ALL SATURDAYS Partners in Parkinson’s offers free in-person and virtual events to help the PD community optimize care and connect with resources. These full-day sessions and webinars feature caregivers, clinicians, researchers, allied health care professionals and people living with PD. To learn more, visit partnersinparkinsons.org/ attend-an-event. May 14 Oakland, California June 4 Cincinnati, Ohio October 1 New York City, New York EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE ON MAY 14 IN THE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA SESSION BY STREAMING ONLINE. SPRING/SUMMER 2016 11