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SUMMARY:Experiences of Women with Parkinson’s Disease - August Wellness Webcast
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE August Wellness Webcast: Experiences of Women with Parkinson’s Disease.\nIn 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• Hormones\, fertility\, and pregnancy• Care partners for women with Parkinson’s• Impact of societal expectations on women with Parkinson’s• Financial considerations \nQuestions can be submitted ahead of the webcast at info@briangrant.org or entered into the chat function during the presentation. Questions will be collected for a special Q&A at the end of the panel discussion. Q&A will be removed from the recording for thrivingwithpd.com. \nIn partnership with our Platinum Partner Amneal.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/experiences-of-women-with-pd/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T160000
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SUMMARY:BGF Mix & Mingle Social
DESCRIPTION: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\, and few games to play. \n\n\n\nWe will also debut a few of our newest community stories with screenings at 5:00pm and 7:00pm if you would like to see them. These are short videos\, crafted by PwP and care partners in a storytelling workshop\, offering an intimate view into their personal journey with Parkinson’s. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you. Be social with us!
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/bgf-mix-and-mingle-social/
LOCATION:Pivot Group\, 7405 SW Tech Center Dr #140\, Portland\, OR\, 97223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T130000
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SUMMARY:Special Webcast: Community Story Screening
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE FOR the Special Webcast: Community Story Screening\n\n\n\nBe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 24 at 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET to watch the videos then hear the story behind the story from the people who made them.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/special-community-story-screening/
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T130000
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SUMMARY:July Wellness Webcast: Making Cooking Easier
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE FOR the July Wellness Webcast: Making Cooking Easier\n\n\n\nCooking 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. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will be led by Christine Ferguson PhD\, RD\, CSG. She will focus on solutions to make cooking easier for people with PD. Dr. Ferguson will focus on solutions to make cooking easier for people with Parkinson’s disease. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nDr. Ferguson is an Assistant Professor\, Dietitian Education Program\, Assistant Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Ferguson will focus on solutions to make cooking easier for people with PD. She enjoys working with people to incorporate sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and quality of life. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-making-cooking-easier/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T120000
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SUMMARY:June Wellness Webcast: Microbiome and PD
DESCRIPTION:Register here for the june wellness webcast: microbiome and pd.\nThe 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. \nDr. Safarpour is an Associate Professor of Neurology at OHSU and Medical Director of the DBS Program. Her research focus is on the effect of Deep Brain Stimulation in the treatment of movement disorders as well as gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. \nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-microbiome/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T120000
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SUMMARY:May Wellness Webcast: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s (Mental Health Awareness Month)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE FOR THE MARCH WELLNESS WEBCAST: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s.\nCognitive 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. \nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-cognitive-issues-and-parkinsons-mental-health-awareness-month/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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SUMMARY:Shake it 'til We Make It
DESCRIPTION:Shake it ’til We Make It\nThursday\, April 25\, 2024 \nCastaway Portland1900 NW 18th AvenuePortland \nJoin us for an evening of auctions\, fine dining and entertainment to benefit the Brian Grant Foundation. Click here for ticket information.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/shake-it-til-we-make-it-gala-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T120000
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SUMMARY:April Wellness Webcast: When PD Gets in the Way of Exercise
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE FOR THE april WELLNESS WEBCAST: When PD Gets in the Way of Exercise.\nApathy\, 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. \nNate Coomer\, PT\, DPT\,NCS\, is the owner and founder of the Parkinson’s Fitness Project. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been working with neurologic diagnoses as a physical therapist for over ten years. \nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-when-pd-gets-in-the-way-of-exercise/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please note – Waitlist is available\n \n6-week course on Tuesdays\, BEGINNING March 26 to April 30\, 2024\, 4-5:30 pm PT/7-8:30 pm ET.\nThis 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 of writing exercises to show them ways to keep their writing muscles conditioned and available when they need to pull them out of their self-care toolbox. These exercises are also designed to help them cultivate a deeper understanding and relationship with themselves. This workshop is a safe and open space to share ideas and connect with other creative souls with Parkinson’s. \nPlease note that this workshop is designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and is limited to 20 people. Before finalizing your registration\, we kindly ask you to reflect on your availability and commitment to attend each class and actively engage in the discussions and activities. \nAbout the InstructorRebecca Gifford is a writer\, writing coach and workshop facilitator who loves helping people make writing a meaningful part of their life and growth. She’s been writing professionally for 25 years as a marketing content developer\, blogger\, freelance journalist\, and author of her memoir Cancer Happens: Coming of Age with Cancer. She facilitates her online workshops throughout North America and beyond\, including as an instructor at the BC Brain Wellness Program and as a faculty member for the Parkinson’s Pride Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Rebecca is an active member of the Parkinson’s community; her husband was diagnosed with YOPD in 2017. Together they host the award-winning podcast When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. She is a Parkinson’s and care partner advocate and proud PD Avenger. \nQuestions? Email us at info@briangrant.org.      Register here
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000
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SUMMARY:March Wellness Webcast: Nutrition 101
DESCRIPTION:Register here for the march wellness webcast: nutrition 101.\nLearn 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. \nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-ask-the-expert-nutrition-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20240124T202012Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness Webcast: Getting a Better Night’s Sleep with Parkinson’s
DESCRIPTION:Register here for the february wellness webcast: How to get the best night’s sleep with pd.\nPeople 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. \nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/sleep-better-with-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T130000
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SUMMARY:January Wellness Webcast: PD 101
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-ask-the-expert-parkinsons-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T120000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Webcast: Discover Music Therapy for Parkinson’s
DESCRIPTION:Music therapy has shown to improve the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s by addressing various physical\, emotional\, and cognitive aspects of PD. Please join us on Wed.\, December 13\, 2023 for a presentation and Q&A by Maggie Johnson\, MT-BC\, a Licensed Music Therapist and Music Therapy Director with EarthTones NW. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section. \n\n\n\nRegister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qt-pRPj5TqSUOdKZ52yrPA \n\n\n\nOur monthly Wellness Webcast series is sponsored by Amneal and Kyowa Kirin.
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-discover-music-therapy-for-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T160000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Webcast: Daily Tips for Improving Fatigue in Parkinson’s
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wed.\, November 8\, 2023 when three experts in their field will present on how occupational\, physical\, and speech therapy supports people living with Parkinson’s. Julia Robinson\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP\, Lauren McIntyre\, PT\, DPT\, CSRS\, and Amy Dodson\, OT\, will discuss ways these therapies can address the various aspects of fatigue management.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.\nOur monthly Wellness Webcast series is sponsored by Amneal and Kyowa Kirin.\n\nRegister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ID9jrHkGR9ySsf7MMZZDzg
URL:https://briangrant.org/event/wellness-webcast-daily-tips-for-improving-fatigue-in-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellness Webcast
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