Malnutrition and low Vitamin D3 in patients with Parkinson Disease and the association with falls and (leading to?) bone fractures
By Dr Athina Angelopoulou, Consultant in Care of the Elderly, East Cheshire NHS Trust
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Project write up
More Parkinson's Academy Falls & bone health Projects
Importance of routine fracture risk assessment in older people with Parkinson’s disease and falls
By Emma Lines, Elderly care consultant, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Promoting Strong bones For People with Parkinson’s
By Grace Hogan, Parkinson's nurse, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Improving Referral Appropriateness and Reducing Waiting Times in Parkinson’s, Falls, Bone Health and General Medicine for Older Person's Outpatient Clinics
By Dr Asghar Ali Bhayo, Consultant, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
'The things you can't get from the books'
Parkinson's Academy, our original and longest running Academy, houses 20 years of inspirational projects, resources, and evidence for improving outcomes for people with Parkinson's. Led by co-founder and educational director Dr Peter Fletcher, the Academy has a truly collegiate feel and prides itself on delivering 'the things you can't get from books' - a practical learning model which inspires all Neurology Academy courses.