Care Partner Conversations
Care Partner Conversations is a supportive webinar series led by care partners for care partners. Whether you're a spouse, family member, friend, or someone interested in learning more about the caregiving experience in Parkinson’s disease, this space is for you. Through candid, compassionate conversations, care partners share real-life strategies, helpful resources, and lessons learned along the way. Each session fosters connection, validation, and a deeper understanding of the caregiving journey—because you’re not alone.
Speakers
Barbara Leffler, PhD, RN
Retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse
Care Partner to her husband living with Parkinson's
Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador
Terry Thompson, LPC
Senior Editor, Stenhouse Publishers
Nancy Shea, RD, MBA
Business Coach and CASA
Loving Care Partner to husband
Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador with a focus on Care Partner Support
Tom Graffeo
Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing
Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council (PPAC) member
Care Partner to his partner living with Parkinson's
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.
Contact Us
We want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Amneal, for supporting our mission.
This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
Upcoming Events
Bridging Hospital Care Transitions from the Emergency Department to Outpatient
Featuring special guests: Nicholas Thalken, DO, Annie Brooks, MSW & Maggie Ivancic, MSW, LCSW and moderator, Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN.
Navigating the Emergency Room with Parkinson's
This program will provide practical tools and strategies to help you or your loved one communicate effectively with healthcare providers, ensure timely access to medications, and avoid common pitfalls in the emergency department.
Understanding Cognition & Thinking Changes in Parkinson’s
In this webinar, we’ll explore how Parkinson’s impacts cognitive function and what veterans and care partners can do to recognize, manage, and adapt to these changes.