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#  New Insights into Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 September 16, 20261:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119609&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)  While aging may put us all at an increased risk for falling, people living with Parkinson’s disease have twice the risk of their peers. Falls often result in injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures, impacting mobility and quality of life. Learn new insights on how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk.

### Speaker

**Sommer L. Amundsen-Huffmaster, PhD**  
Assistant Professor of Research, Neurology Department  
Affiliate faculty member, Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program, University of Minnesota

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.

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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

###  [ 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) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Move &amp; 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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 ###  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.

 [VIEW EVENTS](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth) 

 

 

 

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