Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Cognitive changes, including slowness in thinking, decreased attention span and difficulty finding words, can often occur in Parkinson’s disease. These changes, along with memory loss, can be frustrating and challenging for the person with Parkinson’s and those close to them.  This webinar will review the cognitive and memory changes in Parkinson’s as well as practical strategies to help with daily activities.

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Speaker

Greg Pontone, MD, MHS
The Louis and Roberta Fixel Chair 
Division Chief, Aging, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neurology
Co-Director of the Fixel Neuropsychiatry Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Professor, Department of Neurology

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Parkinson’s is a complex disease with many symptoms that can lead to complications, such as falls and pneumonia. At the same time, people with Parkinson’s disease are at risk for other medical conditions that occur in the general population, including heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.  Learn about coordination of care, medication management and what to know to achieve the best long-term outcomes.

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Speaker

Christina Behrend Shaw, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences & Fellowship Director 
Division of Movement Disorders
Rush University Medical Center

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Apathy can significantly impact the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This invisible symptom can make it difficult to maintain interest in daily activities and to effectively manage PD symptoms. Apathy can be frustrating for people with Parkinson’s, care partners and loved ones, but understanding it as a symptom and finding ways to cope with it are key to ensuring a good quality of life

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Speaker

Aaron C. Malina, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical Neuropsychology 
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Function and Mobility Series

Understand how rehabilitation professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and others work together to maximize functional abilities and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s. This webinar will emphasize the important role these professionals play in managing symptoms, utilizing assistive devices and coping with the physical impact of PD.

Speaker

Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist Neurologic Physical Therapy
Professor & Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Director: Center for Neurorehabilitation
Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Function and Mobility Series

Self-motivation drives us to keep going, to take opportunities, and to show commitment to what we want to achieve. In this webinar, we bridge self-motivation with meaningful activity that is tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences. We will explore tasks of daily living, physical function, and the importance of engaging in meaningful activity.

Speaker

Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L
Director of Professional & Community Education
Lew Body Dementia Association

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Function and Mobility Series

Self-motivation drives us to keep going, to take opportunities, and to show commitment to what we want to achieve. In this webinar, we bridge self-motivation with meaningful activity that is tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences. We will explore tasks of daily living, physical function, and the importance of engaging in meaningful activity.

Speaker

TBD
 

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the types of Parkinsonisms and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Speaker

Jerome Lisk, MD, FAAN
Fellowship Trained in Movement Disorders 
Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons; Board Certified American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Board of Directors, Texas Health Services Authority
MD Neurology Director of Movement Disorders Denton/Flower Mound, TX.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

Staying active in the hospital is key to a faster recovery. Regular movement has many benefits, including reducing muscle loss, helping with sleep, improving focus and managing constipation. For people with PD in the hospital, regular movement is important for managing symptoms, preventing falls and minimizing complications.

Speaker

TBD

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease. Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker

TBD

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

Care needs in Parkinson’s change as symptoms progress.  This program will provide you with tools to help you decide when it’s time to ask for outside help.  Learn what you need to know to find the right kind of caregiver to meet your needs and discuss next steps to consider for care as Parkinson’s advances. 

Speaker

TBD
 

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.