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Capitstrant Parkinson's Center Speaker's BureauIn This Section
 We are always looking for opportunities to help the community better understand Parkinson's disease. Our staff enjoy sharing their expertise with Parkinson's support groups and other health care or community groups. If you are interested in a speaker, please call the Capistrant Parkinson's Center at 651-232-2098. Education topics include the following: Understanding Parkinson's Disease and Symptoms of Parkinson's DiseaseKathryn Gilbertson, MS, RN, CNP Kathryn covers the cause and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. She also discusses treatment options, including medications and surgery. Audience: Health care professionals or people with Parkinson's disease. Non-Movement Symptoms of Parkinson's diseaseKathryn Gilbertson, MS, RN, CNP Kathryn discusses non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This includes autonomic nervous system dysfunction symptoms, such as postural hypotension, constipation and urinary urgency. Neuropsychiatric, cognitive and sensory problems are also covered. Audience: Health care professionals or people with Parkinson's disease. Update on Voicing and Swallowing Problems in Parkinson’s DiseaseCheryl covers the possible impact of Parkinson's disease on the mechanisms for speaking and swallowing. She talks about strategies and therapy intervention for both speech and swallowing that can add to the quality of life for people with advanced Parkinson's disease. Audience: People with Parkinson's disease Adaptive Equipment for Independent Living with Parkinson's diseaseLoretta brings examples of equipment that can help people with Parkinson's disease save time and energy. She talks about tools to help you stay independent when completing daily activities such as buttoning a shirt or preparing a meal. Audience: People with Parkinson's disease Improving Quality of Life Through MovementExercise can be a dirty word to some people, even though we know it is an important part of managing Parkinson's disease. Gwen shares ways to make movement part of your daily life and offers hints on making it interesting and effective. Audience: People with Parkinson's disease
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