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Care Partner Summit: Find Your Care Connection

Virtual ( Zoom )
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
FREE
Man and wife holding hands and smiling.

Caring for someone with Parkinson's disease can be both rewarding and challenging. Join us for a supportive discussion on cognitive and mood changes, communication, care partner well-being, and self-care. Gain practical strategies, helpful resources, and encouragement to build resilience, find support, and navigate the caregiving journey with confidence.

Speakers

Michele K. York, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Professor
Neuropsychology Section Head
Director of Neuropsychology Training
Neurology Department
Baylor College of Medicine, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Erika Adelman, LCSW, SIFI
Movement Disorders, ALS, and Adult MDA Social Worker
Parkinson's Foundation and Mission MSA, Centers of Excellence Coordinator
CurePSP, Center of Care Coordinator
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Department of Neurology

Tom Graffeo
Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council (PPAC) member
Care Partner to his partner living with Parkinson's

Nancy Carstens
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador and Research Advocate

Lori Ann Greidanus 
Care Partner


What to Expect:

  • Cognitive and Mood Changes overviews led by expert voices

  • Candid panel discussions with care partners who are on the journey

  • Opportunities for Q&A and participant reflections

Audience: This program is designed for care partners of people living with Parkinson’s. While individuals with Parkinson’s are welcome to attend, please note that the content is specifically focused on supporting those in caregiving roles.

We want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Amneal, for supporting our mission. 

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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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