Events List
Events
Tai Chi for PD Class
Register here for this class held on every thursday for 6 weeks, 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET. Reduce fall risk and improve balance with Tai Chi! Join us for beginning Tai Chi, one hour each week at 10am PT/1pm ET on Thursdays, from May 1 through June 5. For this short series, you can attend […]
How Does Art Benefit People with Parkinson’s?
REGISTER HERE for the June Wellness Webcast: How Does Art Benefit People with Parkinson’s? It’s known that art therapy can improve one’s mood by creating a sense of community and aid in communication and self-expression. Join us on Wednesday, June 11, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET with Art Therapist, Marygrace Berberian, LCSW. Research is showing that art […]
Palliative Care is for all People with Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the July Wellness Webcast: Palliative Care is for all People with Parkinson’s Palliative care is often thought to be for end of life. It is actually care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those with incurable illnesses and their families. Management of non-motor symptoms, care-giver support, and advanced care […]
2025 BGF Mix & Mingle Social
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 and beverages, including a lemonade […]
Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment
REGISTER HERE for the August Parkinson's Spotlight Webinar - Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment Join us on August 6, 2025, from 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET to learn from featured speaker Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, about an innovative extended-release therapy designed to increase "Good On" time for people with Parkinson’s disease. This educational webinar is provided in […]
Sleep, Parkinson’s, and RBD
REGISTER HERE for the August Wellness Webcast: Sleep, Parkinson's, and RBD Getting a good night’s sleep is not an easy task when you have Parkinson’s. Why do we struggle with sleep, what is REM Behavior Disorder, and how do we navigate these challenges? Dr. Amy Amara Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorders at the University […]
Mindful Movement for Parkinson’s
REGISTER HERE for the September Wellness Webcast: Mindful Movement for Parkinson's Basic daily activities are affected by Parkinson’s. Practicing movement sequences can strengthen the skills required to complete these activities. Mindful Movement teaches people with Parkinson’s adapted yoga movements by uniting thought with action. Please join us on Wednesday, September 10, 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET to […]
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course – Fall 2025
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, […]
The Parkinson’s Plan Book Listening Event
Join us for a special evening with Dr. Ray Dorsey to discuss "The Parkinson's Plan" followed by a reception and book signing.
Innovations in Parkinson’s Diagnosis
REGISTER HERE for the November Parkinson's Spotlight Webinar - Innovations in Parkinson's Diagnosis Join us on November 5, 2025, from 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET to learn from Todd D. Levine, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of CND Life Sciences who will discuss the Syn-One Test®, a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that uses skin biopsies to detect […]
Cognition and Parkinson’s Disease
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 […]
Parkinson’s Disease and Pain
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 […]