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Medication Management for Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Chan – Ridgefield – FREE

December 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Medication Management for Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Chan

Wednesday, December 4th

12:00 – 1:00 pm

RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield

Medication Management for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), will answer questions about medication strategies beyond the foundational Levodopa/Carbidopa regimen, including:

  • Second-line and adjunct therapies and when to add or switch medications based on symptoms, treatment goals, and patient tolerance.
  • Benefits and drawbacks of these medications, including side effects
  • Discuss key interactions with other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and even certain foods and supplements.
  • Best practices for discontinuing medications as symptoms progress or side effects worsen.
  • Latest developments in Parkinson’s medication, including any new drugs pending FDA approval that may offer enhanced symptom control or disease-modifying benefits.
  • Lastly we’ll explore the intersection of Parkinson’s and dementia.

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About Dr. Adrian Chan, Neurologist, Co-Director, Center for Cognitive Health Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center

Dr. Adrian Chan will talk about Medication Management and Parkinson's disease

 Adrian T.A. Chan, MD completed his medical education in Ireland and is a licentiate of the College of Physicians and Royal College of Surgeons. He completed residencies in neuropathology and neurology at New York University Hospital Medical Center as well as a Movement Disorder Fellowship at the Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center at the Philadelphia Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in neurology.

Details

Date:
December 4
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Organizer

RVNAhealth Parkinson’s Center
Phone
203-4385-555 x1082
Email
parkinsonscenterleaders@rvnahealth.org
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Venue

RVNAhealth
27 Governor Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States
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Phone
2034385555