Wellness Wednesday

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

Carrie McBreen, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lake City Speech & Voice Therapy, PLLC

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

 
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. Learn about how Parkinson's can impact thinking and mood.

Speakers: 
Laura Pesántez Pacheco, MD, University of Utah 
Patty Shang, PT, DPT, NCS, Intermountain Health

Participants will learn how research helps shape treatments and identify new care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms. This program will also provide information on current research in Parkinson’s.

*This program may include moderately scientific terms and concepts.

Speaker:
Cynthia S. Reed, MD, Parkinson's Wellness Clinic

Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD.

Speakers

Rebecca Lalchan, DO
NYU Langone Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Aleksandra Rayska, Ph.D. 
Supervising Psychologist
Therapists of New York

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.

NOTE: Please be aware that filming will be taking place during our educational event for a Parkinson's Foundation volunteer recruitment PSA. You may appear in the video as an attendee at this event. If you have any concerns about being filmed, please let us know upon arrival.
 

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for an unforgettable evening of excitement, camaraderie, and Bingo!

Enjoy complimentary desserts and coffee and a chance to win prizes! Each prize package for Bingo is worth $100 or more. For some prizes, you must be 21+ to win.

Bingo boards will be available for $5 a board. We will be playing up to 8 games of Bingo. There is a $5 entrance fee if not playing Bingo. 

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation on Thursday, July 25 via Zoom for a Parkinson’s 101 program highlighting important resources, such as online exercises, hospital safety, our toll-free Helpline, and more.

There is no need to register! Simply click the 'Join Program' button below on Thursday, July 25 at 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
JOIN PROGRAM

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

In-person check-in, Lunch, and Vendor Expo start at 12 p.m.

Exercise is an essential part of overall Parkinson’s management. In addition to helping with movement symptoms, exercise can have a positive impact on non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s. This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

Expert Speakers

Aspen Balthazor, DPT
Joy of Movement Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC

Shana Gatschet, OT
Club Parkinson's

Parking: Parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the hotel, with parking fees waived for the event.  Note: A circle drive for convenient drop-off is available at the entry off W. Waterman St.  See Map for parking options and building access.  For driving directions, click here. 

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

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Check-in and vendor visits start at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 4:45 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, and understanding the importance of financial and legal planning, so you can live your best life with PD now.

Speakers

Elizabeth Zauber, MD
IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Justin Schuhmacher, Attorney at Law
Indiana Estate and Elder Law

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