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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

###  [ Be Part of the Change: Understanding Parkinson’s Policy and Taking Action Together ](/events/2026/Oct7WW) 

 Join this webinar to learn about the federal and state policy priorities the Parkinson’s Foundation is advancing and discover how you can use your voice to advocate for change.

 October 7, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119689&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Boston ](/events/2026/md-boston) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 10, 2026Boston, MA

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7876&pg=entry) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Jacksonville ](/events/2026/md-jacksonville) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 10, 2026Jacksonville, FL

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7866&pg=entry) 

  

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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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