Events List
Events
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 […]
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 […]
July Wellness Webcast: Making Cooking Easier
REGISTER 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
Be 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
REGISTER 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 […]