Parkinson’s disease can create many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. This program provides information on how Parkinson's disease affects sleep quality and addresses ways you can get a better night's sleep while living with PD.

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.

Program starts at 10:00 a.m. 

Most people with Parkinson’s disease will experience changes in speech, voice and swallowing at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD.

Speaker(s): TBA

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.

Program starts at 12:00 p.m. 

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease that may not always be easy to discuss. With a focus on mood, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers and/or loved ones.

Speakers

Kathrin LaFaver, MD
Neurologist
Department of Neurology
Albany Med Health System

Paul Glovinsky, PhD, FAASM
Former Clinical Director
St. Peter’s Sleep Center, Albany, NY
Private Practice, New York, NY

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 & 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.

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

Ample parking is available onsite.
Boxed Lunches 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

Coming Soon
 

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.

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 moving with our PD-tailored fitness videos that feature a different focus every week, from balance to coordination and more. Choose the at-home workouts that meet your fitness goals.

Instructor

Coming Soon

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.