LSU Health Shreveport’s Center for Brain Health will host a free Community Forum on Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Center for Medical Education Building, located at 1634 Jennings Street in Shreveport. The event is open to the public and designed to educate and uplift individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, family members, healthcare providers and anyone seeking to better understand the condition.
Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 2% of people over the age of 65 in Northwest Louisiana, a prevalence that experts say underscores the need for education, early detection and access to specialized care.
“Part of the challenge with Parkinson’s disease is that people don’t always realize they have it,” said Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSUHS. “Someone may notice a tremor and think it’s just part of aging, but there’s actually a huge amount we can do to improve quality of life if people seek care early.”…