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In this course, you will hear from 11 professionals who work at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at University of Florida, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.
Each professional will address their role in helping people with Parkinson's, the care partner, and the questions you may want to ask when you meet them. While this course cannot cover every specialist who may provide care for your loved one with Parkinson's, we highlight many providers who can be helpful for you and your loved one throughout the Parkinson's journey.
Syllabus | |
What does it mean to build a team? Who is your Loved one's Primary Parkinson's Care Provider? Meet the Experts: Primary Parkinson's Care Providers How Primary Parkinson's Care Providers Help your Loved One How Primary Parkinson's Care Providers help you Questions to ask the primary Parkinson's care provider Questions to consider Medical Appointment Planning Worksheet Your Experience with Clinic Staff focused on patient, care partner, and clinic support Meet the Experts: Patient, Care Partner and Clinic Support How clinic staff focused on patient, care partner, and clinic support help your loved one How clinic staff focused on patient, care partner, and clinic support help you Finding a Mental Health Counselor Questions to ask clinic staff focused on patient, care partner and clinic support Questions to consider Meet the Experts: Rehabilitation Providers How rehabilitation providers help your loved one How rehabilitation providers help you Questions to ask rehabilitation providers Questions to consider Your next Rehabilitation appointment Meet the Experts: Beyond the Clinic How Neuropsychologists and Psychiatrists help your loved one Similarities and Differences How Neuropsychologists and Psychiatrists help you Questions to ask Neuropsychologists and Psychiatrists Questions to consider Complementary Care Providers
BONUS SECTION: Atypical Parkinson's What is Atypical Parkinson's Primary Care for Atypical Parkinson's Parkinson's disease dementia vs. Dementia with Lewy Bodies Resources for Atypical Parkinsonism | |
The Building a Care Team Course is brought to you, in part, by the support of Acorda Therapeutics.
Target Audience
This course introduces concepts that will be most helpful for those newer to the Parkinson’s community, however more seasoned care partners may benefit from participation as well.
Learning Objectives
Our hope is that care partners who take this course will:
- Understand the specialists who provide Parkinson’s disease care.
- Learn more about Parkinson’s disease.
- Feel more confident as you build your loved one’s care team.
In this course, you will hear from 12 professionals who work at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at University of Florida, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.
Primary Parkinson's Care Providers:
Movement Disorders Neurologist Irene Malaty, MD
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Pam Zeilman, APRN
Patient, Care Partner, and Clinic Support:
Center Coordinator Amanda Fessenden
Licensed Practical Nurse Tamara Crittenden-Jones, LPN
Clinical Case Manager Jana Unislawski, BA
Volunteer Social Worker Arlene D’Alli, MSW, LCSW
Rehabilitation Providers:
Physical Therapist Joshua Cooper, DPT, PT
Occupational Therapist Heather Simpson, OTD, OTR/L
Speech Language Pathologist Nicole Herndon, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Beyond the Clinic:
Clinical Neuropsychologist Dawn Bowers, PhD, ABPP/CN
Geriatric Psychiatrist Uma Suryadevara, MD
Primary Care for Atypical Parkinson's:
Movement Disorders Neurologist Nikolaus McFarland, MD