Navigating medical appointments with Parkinson’s can feel overwhelming, especially when time is limited, and priorities compete. The Parkinson’s Foundation Optimizing Care Initiative emphasizes the importance of what matters to you—ensuring your voice, story, and needs are central to your care. This webinar will explore practical strategies for self-advocacy, how to use storytelling to share your health journey effectively, and ways to clearly communicate your priorities so you leave your appointments feeling heard and empowered. 

Speaker

Sneha Mantri, MD, MS
Neurologist, Duke University
Chief Medical Officer, Parkinson's Foundation

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.

Learn why boxing is such a great way to combat the symptoms of Parkinson’s as Coaches lead you through a moderate to vigorous basic boxing circuit and discuss the “why” behind how Rock Steady adapts a boxer’s traditional training regimen to target symptoms of PD.

Equipment needed: Chair, boxing gloves

Instructors

Chris Timberlake, ACSM CPT, CIFT

Preston Moon
RSB Head Coach
 

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.

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.

Learn more about bringing an event to your area.

The Parkinson's Foundation is an official charity partner for the 2027 Cape Town Marathon, the newest Abbott World Major race! By signing up to run as a Parkinson's Champion you commit to raising funds and awareness for the Parkinson's Foundation, and in return you get access to a free entry (bib) to the race in addition to tons of other fun benefits and perks. Reserve your spot early by emailing us at Run4PD@Parkinson.org.

Fundraising Commitments:

• Marathon - $3,500

*If you manage to purchase your own bib to the race and want to join the team as an Honorary Athlete, please email us at Run4PD@Parkinson.org

As the newest official Abbott World Major Marathon, and first ever on the continent of Africa, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a global city race renowned for its beautiful, fast, and flat route that showcases Cape Town's ocean scenery, mountains, and cultural attractions. Experience the vibrant beauty of Cape Town and everything South Africa has to offer. 

If you have questions, send us an email at Run4PD@Parkinson.org. For more information about the race itself, visit the Cape Town Marathon Homepage.

Join us for a special Mindfulness Monday session designed with care for the Parkinson’s community. In this practice, Crista will guide you through gentle hand mudras, calming breath with sound, and a soothing guided imagery of an evening walk in nature. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to relax the body, steady the mind, and invite a sense of connection and peace.

This session requires no prior experience and can be done from a chair or any comfortable position. Come as you are—all you need is yourself, your breath, and a willingness to receive a moment of ease.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Crista Ellis, E-RYT, B.Sc
Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga
Senior Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

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.

Check-in begins at 9am. Program begins at 10 am.

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.

Speaker

Dr. Kristine Domingo, M Health Fairview

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.

Check-in begins at Noon with lunch and vendor visits. Program starts at 1 pm.

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.

Speaker

Dr. Wijdan Rai, Sanford Health

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.

Regístrese Aquí

En este webinar, diseñado para los aliados en el cuidado que enfrentan el agotamiento mientras apoyan a su ser querido, aprenderán a reconocer las señales de agotamiento del cuidador, comprender qué es y explorar herramientas y estrategias prácticas para manejar el estrés y mantener su bienestar mientras brindan cuidados.

10 a.m. Hora del Pacífico (Los Ángeles)
11 a.m. Hora de la Montaña (Colorado, Phoenix y Nuevo México)
12 p.m. Hora del Centro (Texas y Ciudad de México)
1 p.m. Hora del Este (Nueva York , Peru y Colombia)
2 p.m. Hora de Venezuela
3 p.m. Hora de Chile y Argentina

*Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.*

Presentadora

Edna Hutchinson
CCHW-S3
Gerente de programa, Programa de Educación para la Autogestión de Enfermedades Crónicas
Instructora de formación en primeros auxilios para la salud mental
Instructora del programa PEARLS, Presbyterian Community Health

Panelistas

Margarita Monroy
Aliada en el cuidado

Martha Suárez Torres
Aliada en el cuidado
Terapeuta del lenguaje especialista en Parkinson 
Máster en enfermedades neurodegenerativas 
Certificada por la Parkinson’s Foundation en el Team Training Program For Parkinson´s y Team-Based Palliative Care Essentials for Parkinson´s 
Miembro de la Asociación Civil Parkinson Caracas y de la Sociedad de Trastornos del Movimiento.
Embajadora Líder de la Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson´s

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa en YouTube.

Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos

Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

La Parkinson’s Foundation agradece a Amneal por patrocinar esta programación.