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Registration by 11:59 a.m. (Eastern Time) on October 1, 2024
Presented by: Carol Chiang
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and has an annual incidence rate of approximately 1 in 600 people aged 65 years or older (Hirtz et al., 2007; Pringsheim et al., 2014). PD affects around 1 in every 500 Canadians, or over 100,000 people (Parkinson Canada, 2023). This means that approximately 6,600 new cases of PD are diagnosed each year in Canada, or 20 new cases per 100,000 people (UCB Canada Inc., 2017). The average age of diagnosis is 60, but at least 10% of people with PD develop symptoms before age 50 (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 2023). It's important for occupational therapists to understand the impact PD has on a person and their care partners because occupational therapists play a crucial role in supporting a high level of independence, quality of life, and occupational participation of individuals with PD. By staying updated on effective interventions, occupational therapists can better address the unique needs and challenges faced by people living with PD.
This webinar will help occupational therapy clinicians understand how Parkinson's disease is different than other neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the importance of the clinical lens in identifying what is most meaningful to the client and problem solve solutions from there. This webinar will discuss what is required to age in place and what considerations should be considered specific to Parkinson's disease. Examples of products and services that can help compensate for decreased function will be explored.
After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to:
Level
Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific practice area)
Area of practice
Caregiver/Family Education, Health Promotion & Wellness, Home Assessment & Modification, Neurology, Older Adults, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Primary Care, Research, Universal Design, Veterans Affairs or Armed Forces
Client age group
Adults (20-64 years old) Older adults (65+ years old)
Registration Fees
CAOT Members and Associates | CAOT New Practitioner Members | CAOT Student and Provisional Associates and Retired Members | Non-members |
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$50 | $37.50 | $25 | $75 |
CAOT Members and Associates | Non-members |
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$250 | $375 |
Have a larger group? Contact education@caot.ca for pricing.
Cancellation & refund policy
All cancellation/refund requests must be sent in writing to education@caot.ca. Cancellation requests received at least one week prior to the webinar will be given a 50% refund. CAOT will not provide a refund six days or less prior to the webinar. All webinars are recorded, and registrants receive access to the recording following the webinar, pending exceptional technical difficulties, within three business days.
CAOT reserves the right to cancel or modify all events. If a Practice Evidence Webinar is cancelled by CAOT, you will receive an adjustment on your bundle (if credits were used) or a full refund.