Events List
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 […]
BGF Mix & Mingle Social
Nike - Serena Williams Building 15350 Southwest Koll Parkway, Beaverton, OR, United StatesBe social with us! Come meet the BGF staff and others in the Portland Parkinson’s Community!Come meet the BGF staff and others in the Parkinson’s community in Portland, open house style! Join us when you can. Stay for as little or as long as you like from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. We will have food, beverages, […]
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 […]
Documentary Screening – The Only Day We Have
Nike - Serena Williams Building 15350 Southwest Koll Parkway, Beaverton, OR, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 3:30pm to 5pm to view the documentary, The Only Day We Have, featuring Brian Grant and others living with Parkinson’s disease. The screening will be shown in the Olympia Theatre inside the new Serena Williams building on the Nike campus. There will be a Q&A following the […]
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Fall 2024
Stress is common in Parkinson's. If you're experiencing stress, you may benefit from our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. This course is based on the national model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Decades of published research shows that those who complete the course report reductions in pain, fatigue, […]
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 […]
The ABC’s of Rx’s – Let’s talk about Medications
REGISTER HERE FOR the february Wellness Webcast: The ABC’s of Rx’s How do you manage your medications? Do you know what a dopamine agonist is? Do you know how to travel with your medication? On Wednesday, February 12, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET we are going to start at the beginning and talk about the basics of […]