Breath by Breath Mindfulness Drop-In Class
2024-10-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-03 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 18 more dates | Zoom
Breath 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 attendees after registration is complete. Please scroll to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to locate the Zoom details.

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Experiences of Women with Parkinson’s Disease - August Wellness Webcast
2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:00
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• Hormones, fertility, and pregnancy• Care partners for women with Parkinson’s• Impact of societal expectations on women with Parkinson’s• Financial considerations
Questions 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.
In partnership with our Platinum Partner Amneal.

July Wellness Webcast: Making Cooking Easier
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:00
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 people with PD. Dr. Ferguson will focus on solutions to make cooking easier for people with Parkinson’s disease.

About the Presenter

Dr. 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.

The presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.

June Wellness Webcast: Microbiome and PD
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00
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 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.
The presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.

May Wellness Webcast: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s (Mental Health Awareness Month)
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
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 presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. You can submit questions during the live presentation in the Chat section.
