Expert Briefing: Managing Nighttime Interruptions in Parkinson's Disease
Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series
Sleep disturbances are a common and often challenging symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This program explores three prevalent nighttime interruptions—Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD), and insomnia—that can affect individuals with PD and their care partners. This session will provide an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and practical management strategies for these sleep disorders.
Speaker
Roneil G. Malkani, MD
Associate Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Neurologist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Specializing in Sleep Medicine and Movement Disorders
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.
Contact Us
PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.
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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
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