REGISTER HERE for the November Wellness Webcast: Cognition and Parkinson's Cognitive impairment can affect people with Parkinson’s. The changes in the brain that lead to motor symptoms can also result in slowness in memory and thinking. Presenter bio:Erin Foster is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Neurology, and Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine […]

REGISTER HERE for the December Wellness Webcast: Parkinson's Disease and Pain Pain is a common under-recognized non-motor symptom of PD. While pain can occur at any stage in PD, in early PD it may be the most bothersome non-motor symptom. This symptom can be very disruptive to daily life. Dr. Jori Fleisher is a movement […]

REGISTER HERE for the January Wellness Webcast: The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson's The PRO-21 diet was built by experts specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Join us to learn more from one of the study’s researchers, Laurie Mischley, ND PhD MPH. She’ll share how to implement these findings in your life, including which food choices matter […]

REGISTER HERE for the February Wellness Webcast: Improving Speech and Swallowing with Parkinson's Speech and swallowing can be difficult for those living with Parkinson's. Luckily there are ways to improve both! Presenter bio:Julia Robinson (MS, CCC, SLP) is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience who values evidence-based practice. She is part of the […]

REGISTER HERE for the March Wellness Webcast: Gait and Freezing in Parkinson's Gait freezing and walking challenges are some of the most frustrating movement symptoms in Parkinson’s. Learn from a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson’s about why gait changes happen and the practical tools and strategies you need to improve mobility. Presenter bio:Dr. Mike Braitsch […]

REGISTER HERE for the April Wellness Webcast: SPARX Clinical Trials - Reshaping Exercise and PD SPARX clinical trials are reshaping how we understand exercise and Parkinson’s disease. Join the Brian Grant Foundation for a conversation with a lead researcher of the SPARX trials to learn how different types and intensities of exercise may impact Parkinson’s […]

REGISTER HERE for the May Wellness Webcast: Autonomic Disfunction and Parkinson's Autonomic dysfunction can affect many everyday functions in Parkinson’s, from blood pressure and digestion to temperature regulation and bladder control. We'll hear from a movement disorder specialist about what this means and what we can do about it. Presenter bio:Dr. Michelle Lavallee Dagostine is […]

REGISTER HERE for the July Wellness Webcast: How the Arts Help My PD Join us for an inspiring conversation about how creative expression can transform life with Parkinson’s. Through mime, dance, and art, Barbara Mathews has discovered powerful tools for movement, connection, and joy. Presenter bio:Barbara Salsberg Mathews is an artist, educator, author, and advocate […]

REGISTER HERE for the August Wellness Webcast: Parkinson’s and the Gut-Brain Connection Explore how Parkinson’s impacts the body's gut-brain connection with Dr. Bianca Palushaj. During this presentation, she will discuss how the digestive system and brain communicate, and why this relationship may play an important role in Parkinson’s disease. She will also explore how gut […]

REGISTER HERE for the September Wellness Webcast: Turning Stem Cells into Clinical Trials What does it take to move stem cell discoveries from the lab into human trials? Join Dr. Marina Emborg, a leader in stem cell neuroscience research, to learn about some important insights from her work in developing and testing stem cell–based approaches […]