Check-in & Resource Fair* begins at 10 a.m. and the program starts at 11:00 a.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.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Benjamin Dorfman, MD
Hartford Healthcare Medical Center- Chase Family Movement Disorders

Amanda Horn, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Work Lead Movement Disorders 
Parkinson’s Foundation Center Coordinator
Hartford Healthcare, Chase Family Movement Disorders Center

On-site parking is available. Lunch will be served.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation Great Lakes Chapter for Navigating Advancing Needs! 

Check-in starts at 12:00 p.m. and the program starts at 1:00 p.m.

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

Jennifer Saigal, MD
University of Michigan Neurology Clinic

Erin Cecchi, LMSW
University of Michigan Movement Disorders Program

Kristy M. Brown, LMT
University of Michigan Tai Chi Fall Prevention at the Turner Senior Resource Center

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 presented in partnership with Michigan Medicine.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms, available treatments and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

Speaker

Kristen Matulis, DNP, AGNP-C
Movement Disorders, Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

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.

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson's disease that may not always by easy to discuss. With a focus on cognition and speech, this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.

Expert Speakers

Mitesh Lotia, MD
AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute 

Jennifer Gelb, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Director of Speech Therapy Services
Lake Centre Rehabilitation 

Sira Botes OTR/L CHT CDP
Owner/Founder Botes Memory Method

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.

This session will focus on each of the areas of exercise, recommended by the Parkinson’s Foundation, including cardio, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, and strength, while participating in an engaging, fun, and powerful exercise session. Exercises included can be incorporate into your daily exercise regimen, with the goal of maximizing safe, functional mobility and delaying the progression of Parkinson’s disease symptoms. 

Equipment needed: sturdy chair, water, towel, light dumbbells if available (may also use bottled water or soup cans, if you do not have access to dumbbells)

Instructor

Allison Boshart, Physical Therapist, DPT
PWR! (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery), Delay the Disease, LSVT Big
Instructor of the Premier Parkinson’s Wellness Program at Miami Valley Hospital North

Alec Heffner, AT, CSCS, TSAC-F, TPI F2
Total Health Works Parkinson's
Instructor of the Premier Health Parkinson’s Wellness Program at Miami Valley Hospital North

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.

NeuroBalance™ is Movement Revolution’s comprehensive wellness program designed for individuals at every stage of Parkinson’s Disease. Each session integrates mobility, flexibility, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, and balance training into a single, well-rounded workout.

This whole-body approach supports improved movement quality, better posture, reduced stiffness, and enhanced cardiovascular health — all while promoting neuroplasticity and functional independence. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or managing more advanced symptoms, NeuroBalance™ provides the structure, variety, and expert coaching to keep you moving strong, living well, and staying ahead of Parkinson’s.

Instructor

Eric Johnson,CSCS, CIFT, NES 
Founder and CEO, Movement Revolution

Movement Revolution Team

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.

More than 110,000 U.S. veterans living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receive care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which offers access to specialized treatment, financial benefits, and dedicated support services. In this webinar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources available to veterans with PD through the VA system, including Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs), affiliated sites, and Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs). Participants will also learn how the Parkinson’s Foundation partners with the VA to provide additional education, tools, and support for veterans and their families.

Speakers

Gretchen Glenn, LCSW
Associate Director of Education
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center​
Philadelphia Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center​
Chair of the National VA Parkinson’s Disease Consortium Education Subcommittee

Helen R. Komninos (McHugh)
NSO Assistant Supervisor
DAV National Service Officer

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.

The Parkinson's Foundation is proud to partner with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for veterans with PD.

Understanding the role of genetics in Parkinson’s is helping researchers develop new treatments and move closer to a cure. This webinar will review the basics of genetics and Parkinson’s disease (PD) and explore how genetic changes may influence PD risk and how symptoms progress. Learn more about the Parkinson’s Foundation initiative, PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, and why participation is helping to improve our understanding of PD and contribute to better care for individuals.

Speakers

Maggie Caulfield, PhD
Director of Research Programs, Parkinson’s Foundation 

Allison Dilliott, PhD
Genomics Lead, Clinical Research, 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.

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