Essentials of Caregiving; Parkinson’s Disease & Adaptive Equipment Training

Event Date & Time

April 4, 2025 at 2:00-3:30PM

Location

555 Funston Pl San Antonio, TX 78209

Event Details:

This presentation will cover Parkinson’s Disease, emphasizing effective caregiving strategies and the use of adaptive equipment from an occupational therapy viewpoint. Some key topics, include an overview of Parkinson’s Disease, its impact on activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive equipment training, cognitive impairments associated with the condition, and the importance of self-care for caregivers.

 

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About the Speaker(s)

Morgan Kingsbury  

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student

UT Health San Antonio 

Morgan, an Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Student at UT Health, has been engaged with the Caring for the Caregiver Program for three months. Her capstone project centers on Parkinson’s Disease, emphasizing effective caregiving strategies and the use of adaptive equipment from an occupational therapy viewpoint.