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   Educational Events 

#  Social and Emotional Wellness 

 Sirico’s Caterers  
 8023 13th Avenue  
 Brooklyn, NY 11228 

 

 September 18, 202411:00 am to 3:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=114209&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![man sitting and smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/iStock-1207644023.jpg?itok=RJ4i--L3)  Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD.

### Speakers

**Rebecca Lalchan, DO**  
NYU Langone Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

**Aleksandra Rayska, Ph.D.**   
Supervising Psychologist  
Therapists of New York

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

***NOTE: Please be aware that filming will be taking place during our educational event for a Parkinson's Foundation volunteer recruitment PSA. You may appear in the video as an attendee at this event. If you have any concerns about being filmed, please let us know upon arrival.***

 - ###   Agenda (Eastern Time)   
    
    Check in, Resource Fair and Lunch: 11:00 am-12:00 pm  
    Presentations 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Nancy Nealon

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

  Educational Events

###  [ Care Partner Conversations ](/events/2026/Sep2WW) 

 Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease.

 September 2, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118349&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Speech & Swallowing ](/events/2026/providence) 

 Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD.

 September 3, 2026Providence, RI

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119329&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Move & Mingle Las Vegas Speakeasy for a Cure ](/events/2026/Move-and-Mingle-LV) 

 Prepare for an evening of cocktails, period-inspired appetizers, music and connection as we continue the fight against PD.

 September 3, 2026Las Vegas, NV

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001QgN2JIAV/events/vevt:6fa0d055-4fa3-4065-bb99-1392d8217a27/home/story) 

  

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