Events List
Wellness Webcast
March Wellness Webcast: Nutrition 101
ZoomRegister here for the march wellness webcast: nutrition 101. Learn about the role of nutrition in maintaining health, common challenges to healthy eating, and meal prep tips for people with Parkinson's. Webcast presenter Jelena Etemovic, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, will also offer her perspective as a care partner for her father with Parkinson's. The […]
April Wellness Webcast: When PD Gets in the Way of Exercise
ZoomREGISTER HERE FOR THE april WELLNESS WEBCAST: When PD Gets in the Way of Exercise. Apathy, fatigue, dystonia, dyskinesia and freezing can make it hard to stick to an exercise routine. Join us to learn about strategies to help you keep exercising with Nate Coomer, PT, DPT, NCS from the Parkinson’s Fitness Project. Nate Coomer, […]
May Wellness Webcast: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s (Mental Health Awareness Month)
ZoomREGISTER HERE FOR THE MARCH WELLNESS WEBCAST: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s. Cognitive decline is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease that’s gaining more attention for its impact on quality of life. For Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a discussion about cognitive issues in Parkinson’s and ways to improve them with Joel Mack, MD. The […]
June Wellness Webcast: Microbiome and PD
ZoomRegister here for the june wellness webcast: microbiome and pd. The microbiome has been implicated in the development of many chronic illnesses, including Parkinson’s disease. Join us for a discussion with Delaram Safarpour, MD who will talk about the role of the gut microbiome for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Safarpour is an Associate […]
July Wellness Webcast: Making Cooking Easier
ZoomREGISTER HERE FOR the July Wellness Webcast: Making Cooking Easier Cooking for people with Parkinson's disease can present challenges in the kitchen, affecting a person's ability to chop, stir, and maneuver around the stove. The presentation will be led by Christine Ferguson PhD, RD, CSG. She will focus on solutions to make cooking easier for […]
Special Webcast: Community Story Screening
REGISTER HERE FOR the Special Webcast: Community Story Screening Be the first to see the profound work crafted by people living with Parkinson’s and care partners during this year's storytelling workshop. These profound short videos capture a sincere glimpse into what life with Parkinson's looks like for them. Join us on Wednesday, July 24 at […]
Experiences of Women with Parkinson’s Disease – August Wellness Webcast
ZoomREGISTER HERE August Wellness Webcast: Experiences of Women with Parkinson’s Disease. In this webcast, Amy Lavallee, who is living with Parkinson’s, will moderate a panel discussion with guests, Sree Sripathy and "Parkinson's Diva," Maria De Leon. The topics discussed will include:• Challenges in receiving a diagnosis• Lower rates of referral and uptake of specialty care• […]
Advocate for the Parkinson’s Community on the National Day of Action – September Wellness Webcast
REGISTER HERE FOR the september Wellness Webcast: Advocate for the Parkinson's Community on the National Day of Action Join us for a discussion with Amy Becker, Advocacy Director at The Michael J. Fox Foundation to learn how you can advocate for the Parkinson's community on the National Day of Action on September 17. Learn about […]
Constipation and Parkinson’s – October Wellness Webcast
REGISTER HERE FOR the october Wellness Webcast: Constipation and parkinson's Constipation can be a challenging symptom of Parkinson’s, but did you know that exercise routine and even positioning on the toilet can help get things moving? Physical therapists and Dieticians can assist in making adjustments to your daily routines and diet to make a difference […]
Social Prescribing for Parkinson’s – November Wellness Webcast
REGISTER HERE FOR the november Wellness Webcast: Social Prescribing for Parkinson's People with Parkinson's often experience social isolation, depression, and anxiety. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, we will learn about social prescribing from Dr. Indu Subramanian, a Clinical Professor at UCLA. Dr. Subramanian will help us understand the science behind how vital social interaction is […]
Dance and Parkinson’s Disease
REGISTER HERE FOR the january Wellness Webcast: dance and parkinson's Dance has been shown to benefit people with Parkinson's physically, cognitively and socially. It can increase the sense of enjoyment and provide opportunities for social interaction. Please join us on Wednesday, January 8, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET as David Leventhal, the director and founding teacher of […]
When Medications Wear Off: Recognizing “Off” Times
REGISTER HERE FOR the Parkinson's Spotlight webinar - when medications wear off: recognizing "off" times "Off" time - when Parkinson's medications are wearing off between doses – can cause your motor and nonmotor symptoms to fluctuate throughout the day. In this Parkinson’s Spotlight Webinar, Sucheta Beheray, RPh, PhD will provide an overview of “off” time and […]