Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.

The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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In-person Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. ET

Join us for a comprehensive and engaging educational program featuring a team of experienced professionals who will share valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate your Parkinson’s journey with confidence.

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family members, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Lunch will be served.

Featured Speakers:

Evan M. Johnson, MD
Piedmont Neurology

Paulette Lewis, MPT, DPT, CSRS, CSST
Neu-Level Therapy and Wellness

Kathryn (Katie) Harris, MS, CCC-SLP
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Lynnette M. Dunn, MSW
Piedmont's Sixty Plus Program

Carolee Horner, MS, NBC-HWC
Nutrition for PD

Kelley Napier, CELA
Georgia Estate & Elder Law, LLC

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter, in collaboration with Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Neurology.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms goes beyond traditional medications, with complementary therapies and holistic approaches offering additional support. This program introduces participants to non-drug options—such as massage, acupuncture, red light therapy, and CBD—that can help relieve symptoms and enhance daily well-being. By exploring functional medicine's focus on root causes and whole-body wellness, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these therapies can address symptoms and improve overall quality of life, providing a more balanced and individualized approach to PD management.

Speaker

Britt A. Stone, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Director — Vanderbilt Neurology Main Campus Clinics
Medical Director — Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Division of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University 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.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Gait and balance issues are common challenges for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), increasing the risk of falls and impacting mobility and independence. This program provides a comprehensive exploration of the factors that contribute to gait and balance difficulties in PD, such as muscle rigidity, postural instability, and coordination challenges.

Speaker

Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH
Director, Neurointerventional Program for Movement Disorders, University of Illinois Hospital 

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.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Medication plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it’s only one part of a comprehensive care plan. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how medications work, their intended benefits, and common side effects. We will address the natural progression of Parkinson’s and the changes in medication regimens that may be necessary over time. By managing expectations, participants can build a more sustainable strategy for living well with PD.

Speaker

Danny Bega, MD, MSCI
Associate Professor of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Director, Neurology Residency Program, Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
Medical Director, NM PDMDC
Director, Huntington's Disease Program, HDSA Center of Excellence

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, UCB for supporting our mission. 

Research aimed at exploring therapies that could possibly change the course of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is rapidly evolving. Current Parkinson’s treatments mainly focus on managing symptoms because there are no disease-modifying therapies available at this time. But researchers are excited about the potential of current studies to improve, slow or someday stop PD. 

Speaker

Lorraine Kalia, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Toronto Western Research Institute and Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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.

When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, they often picture tremors or stiffness—but there’s much more to the experience than meets the eye. Non-motor symptoms such as sleep disturbances, mood changes, fatigue, and cognitive challenges can significantly impact quality of life, often even more than motor symptoms. We’ll explore the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. Learn how to recognize, manage, and talk with your care team about these often-overlooked aspects of the disease.

Speaker

Mary Feldman, DO
Neurologist & Movement Disorder Specialist, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical  Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence  

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.

In-person check-in starts at 11 a.m.

Join us on Wednesday, June 18, for an insightful program led by Dr. Matthew Kridel, a licensed psychologist at Wellstar Psychology. Dr. Kridel will present on cognition and Parkinson’s disease, exploring how Parkinson’s can impact memory, thinking, and mental processing. Attendees will gain a better understanding of cognitive changes, learn practical strategies for managing symptoms, and have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session.

Featured Speaker:
Matthew Kridel, PhD
Assistant Professor, Neurology
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Medical College of Georgia
Licensed Psychologist
Wellstar Healthcare

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 session focuses on safe and mindful walking, with options for slow, quick, turning, and pivoting steps. You’ll learn how to align your body and move with greater ease across the floor. 

What to bring: Two folding chairs, a tennis ball, and a small object like a tissue box or water bottle 

Great for: All levels—seated modifications available

Instructor

Judith Sachs
Certified Dance for PD
Certified A Matter of Balance

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.