Thursday, May 22nd at 12pm EST virtual via Zoom
ABOUT THE WEBINAR:
This webinar will discuss some of the psychosocial issues (apathy, demoralization, loneliness) associated with Parkinson’s and some potential ways we can lessen the negative effects. There will be time for Q & A at the end.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Dr. Bradley McDaniels is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Rehabilitation Studies program within the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, followed by a prestigious Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. His postdoctoral work was dedicated exclusively to Parkinson’s disease, laying the foundation for his ongoing research. Dr. McDaniels’ current scholarship explores critical non-motor aspects of Parkinson’s disease, including meaning in life, loneliness, demoralization, stigma, and related psychosocial challenges, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with the disease.