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#  Empower Your Voice: Enhancing Cognitive and Communication Skills 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 January 3, 20241:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112469&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Husband and wife lookin at a tablet while on their porch](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/wellness-wednesdays-event-banner-2026.png?itok=s2_h0Y4k)  ### Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Join us for this highly engaging program designed to provide valuable insights and effective strategies for maintaining and enhancing communication and cognitive abilities. Discover practical methods and exercises aimed at improving your overall voice and cognitive functioning.

### Speaker

**Sabiha Parveen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP**  
Associate Professor &amp; Graduate Program Director  
Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders  
Oklahoma State University

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

*Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.*

  ##   Contact Us  

 Jenny Fearday

 

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 PDHealth@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (312) 201-4099

 

 

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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.

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

  Educational Events

###  [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Aug31MM) 

 Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

 August 31, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) 

  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 &amp; 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) 

  

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 ###  PD Health @ Home 

 Join us for new, weekly virtual wellness programs! Take part in one or all of our events that cover: mindfulness, interviews with experts and guided exercise.

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