Wellness Wednesday: Managing Weight Loss & Retaining Muscle Mass | Parkinson's Foundation
Published 2024-01-17
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
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- Aware in Care hospital safety kit: www.parkinson.org/resources-support/hospital-safet…
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