Events List
Events
January Wellness Webcast: PD 101
Join us for a discussion with Joseph Quinn, MD. Dr. Quinn will discuss the basics of Parkinson’s disease, from diagnosis to treatment, before taking your questions. The presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
Wellness Webcast: Getting a Better Night’s Sleep with Parkinson’s
Register here for the february wellness webcast: How to get the best night's sleep with pd. People with Parkinson’s disease often experience sleep-related issues that can significantly impact their quality of life. Join us to learn about these issues and how to improve your sleep with Michelle Dagostine, MD. The presentation will be followed by […]
March Wellness Webcast: Nutrition 101
Register 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 […]
Creative Writing Workshop
Please note - Waitlist is available 6-week course on Tuesdays, BEGINNING March 26 to April 30, 2024, 4-5:30 pm PT/7-8:30 pm ET. This workshop is intended to help participants to access their inherent creativity and practice using writing as a tool for self-care, self-awareness, self-expression, and brain health. Participants will do a wide variety […]
April Wellness Webcast: When PD Gets in the Way of Exercise
REGISTER 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, […]
Shake it ’til We Make It
Shake it 'til We Make It Thursday, April 25, 2024 Castaway Portland1900 NW 18th AvenuePortland Join us for an evening of auctions, fine dining and entertainment to benefit the Brian Grant Foundation. Click here for ticket information.
May Wellness Webcast: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s (Mental Health Awareness Month)
REGISTER 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 […]
YOPDX – Social Get Together for People with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
Steeplejack Brewing 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United StatesIf you live in the Portland Metro area, join us for YOPDX, a fun social get-together for YOPDers who face the unique challenge of managing Parkinson’s while also managing adult life like work, raising kids, caring for parents, and dating or relationships. We meet the second Monday of every month at Steeplejack Brewing Company. Questions? Contact Community […]
Breath by Breath Mindfulness Drop-In Class
ZoomBreath by Breath is a weekly online drop-in mindfulness class. Each class is free and supports people living with Parkinson’s, care partners and other family members to improve their well-being and reduce stress. Please register through Eventbrite to attend the classes. An email from Eventbrite with the Zoom meeting details will be sent directly to […]
June Wellness Webcast: Microbiome and PD
Register 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 […]
Journaling Together
Register here for this class held on every second wednesday of the month, 5-6 pm PT/8-9 pm ET. Please note: Each monthly class is a standalone class, not part of a course! You are invited to make writing part of your month! In these one-hour sessions you will have an opportunity to start or continue […]
YOPDX Pals – Monthly Meet Up for Care Partners of YOPDers
YOPDX Pals is a monthly meet up in Portland, Oregon just for Care Partners of people with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. This is an opportunity to meet, chat, and hang out with other caregivers of YOPDers in Portland. Gatherings are every fourth Monday of each month, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Steeplejack Brewing Company (South Hall), 2400 NE Broadway.