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#  Veterans and Parkinson’s: Exercise, Nutrition and Wellness 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 17, 202212:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=108749&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Photo of people in uniform saluting the American flag](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/veteransevent.jpeg?itok=Z6ktDZxY)  The focus of this webinar will be to address the needs of veteran’s living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). A healthy lifestyle is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s. Physical exercise is well-established as beneficial for symptom control and possibly disease modification, and physicians regularly counsel patients to increase overall fitness. Similarly, diet and overall brain health can be another tool to fight PD. This webinar will explore how exercise, dietary choices, stress management, sleep and social connection can affect your brain health and PD care.

### **Speakers**

**John Eric Duda, MD**  
Professor of Neurology at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center  
Director, Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center of the Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania  
Co-Director, Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration and Restoration of the Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania

**James F. Morley, MD, PhD**  
Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center Staff Neurologist, Philadelphia VA Medical Center  
Associate Director, University of Pennsylvania/PADRECC Movement Disorders Fellowship Program. Co-director, Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center, Crescenz VA Medical Center

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

  ##   Contact Us  

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 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

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###  [ Occupational Therapy & Parkinson's ](/library/fact-sheets/occupational-therapy) 

 

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###  [ Fitness Counts: A Body Guide to Parkinson’s Disease ](/library/audiobooks/fitness) 

 

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###  [ Veterans and Parkinson's: What You Need to Know ](/blog/awareness/veterans) 

 

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 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

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 ###  Resources for Veterans 

 The Parkinson’s Foundation has free, available resources for veterans with Parkinson’s and those who love them.

 [Learn More](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/veterans) 

 

 

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