ATIVESITE | Wellness Wednesday: Managing Weight Loss & Retaining Muscle Mass | Parkinson’s Foundation
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Maintaining a healthy weight is key to living well with PD. Learn why keeping weight on and retaining muscle mass can be a challenge for someone living with Parkinson’s. Know when weight-loss is becoming a problem and when to seek support.
Speaker:
Shameem Kizar, BSc RD
Registered Dietitian, Outpatient Neurosciences Kaye Edmonton Clinic
Alberta Health Services, Edmonton AB Canada
Helpful resources:
– Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | Helpline@Parkinson.org | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/helpline
– Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons
– Aware in Care hospital safety kit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/hospital-safety-kits
– PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth
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