Understanding Parkinson’s

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.
Living with Parkinson’s

While living with PD can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinson's disease.
Resources & Support

Living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD) means getting the support you need — from tools that help you work alongside your care team to resources that empower you.
Advancing Research

Our research has led to breakthroughs in treatment and improved care that bring hope to the entire Parkinson's community.
How You Can Help

There are many ways you can support the fight against Parkinson’s. Whatever form your gift takes, you can be confident that it goes toward providing crucial resources for those affected by this disease.

Educational Events

Mind, Mood, and Motion

Salt Palace Convention Center
100 W South Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

November 14, 2026

10:00 am to 3:30 pm MST

Free

Exercise is a powerful tool for managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms at every stage. This program explains how staying active supports movement, mood, and thinking- and may even slow disease progression. Participants will learn practical ways to build exercise into daily life for better mobility and overall well-being.

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.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Check-In & Resource Fair

10:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
Opening Remarks, Parkinson's Foundation

10:35 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Movement Demonstration, Sherri Bickley, LMSW, M.Th.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Daniel M. Corcos, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Lunch and Resource Fair

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Kathleen E. McKee, MD, MPH, and Stephanie A. Obradovich, PT

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Movement Break

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brian Hahn, Person with Parkinson's, author of "A Mile from the Sky"

2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Q&A with speakers

2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks, Parkinson's Foundation

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Amneal Presentation + Resource Fair and Cookie Presentation

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Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice.

November 9, 2026

Virtual

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