After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging.  Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.

Expert Speaker:
Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, MD
Neurologist | Movement Disorders Specialist
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
FSU Health | FSU College of Medicine

Lunch will be served.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

This program is hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter, in collaboration with Southeast Health.

Join us for a webinar this month to Celebrate Movement in the PNW, with our guests Dirty Freehub! They will be sharing information about their All Access program, an amazing resource for those with PD looking to get out and ride their bike in Oregon this summer. We'll also share upcoming events in region and ways to create your own movement-based event. See you on April 23! 

Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. CDT 

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.  This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Expert Speakers:

TBA

Check-in begins at noon and the program starts at 1 p.m. 

After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.

Speakers from OSU Wexner Medical Center:

Katherine Brownlowe, MD Neuropsychiatrist

Jonathan Zins, DPT, PT Physical Therapist

Elyse Everett, MD Neuropalliative Care Physician

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Join us in growing your knowledge of support, classes, and services for your journey with Parkinson's. Visit the local resources at the exhibit tables to learn more about their offerings. Join us to hear what a newly trained movement disorder specialist has learned about treating people living with PD and an overview of motor and non-motor symptoms and cognition. Complimentary refreshments.

Speaker:

Dr. Meaghan Berns
M Health Fairview

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community. 

The program is in partnership with the Eden Prairie Community Center

Thank you to our sponsors.

Participants will learn about the latest treatments and identify new care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms. Navigating Parkinson’s disease involves looking ahead, learning and adjusting as symptoms and needs change. This program addresses some of the challenges of advancing PD and explores strategies to prepare for the future, including how to evolve your care plans and treatments throughout progression so you can live your best life with PD now. 

Speakers

Susan Dodwell, MD
Maine Health-Maine Medical Center

Michael Kleinman, DO
Maine Health-Maine Medical Center

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.

Movement symptoms can complicate the daily activities a person living with Parkinson’s once did easily, like getting dressed, eating, sleeping and even walking. It can be hard to adjust to these changes, but there are many things you can do to support a good quality of life.  You will learn practical tools and strategies that can help you address the movement challenges that are common in PD.

Speaker

Rachel T. Rose 
MOT, OTR/L, Senior Occupational Therapist
Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Instructor, Iowa Healthcare

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.

At some point, most of us will need long-term care, but knowing when it’s time for additional support is not always obvious. This program will provide tools to help you decide when and how to take the next steps in care. You will also learn strategies to guide difficult conversations about transitioning to a care facility.  

Speaker

Erin Cecchi, LMSW (she/her/hers)
Clinical Social Worker, East Ann Arbor Geriatrics Center
University of Michigan Movement Disorders Program

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.

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

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

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.

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